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Press release 30/03/2021

Uncertain timetable for GDC reform is disappointing, says Dental Prot...

Uncertain timetable for GDC reform is disappointing, says Dental Protection

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Dental Protection welcomes the arrival of a long-awaited consultation on reforming the healthcare regulators, but fears reforms to the GDC will not be prioritised in the legislative timetable.

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Press release 15/01/2021

Dental Protection urges Government to support dental professionals st...

Dental Protection urges Government to support dental professionals struggling with impact of Covid-19 pandemic

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Dental Protection has called for a number of specific measures to help ensure that dental professionals are well supported following the impact of Covid-19.

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Press release 27/11/2020

Dental Protection response to DHSC consultation: Urgent action needed...

Dental Protection response to DHSC consultation: Urgent action needed to reform GDC

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Dental Protection welcomes the commitment by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to modernise the laws that underpin the work of the GDC and other professional regulators.

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Press release 28/10/2020

Covid-19: Half of UK dentists feel pessimistic about the future

Covid-19: Half of UK dentists feel pessimistic about the future

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45% of UK dentists feel their mental wellbeing is worse compared to the start of the pandemic, and nearly half (48%) say they feel pessimistic about the future, according to a survey.

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Press release 28/10/2020

Covid-19: Half of UK dentists feel pessimistic about the future

Covid-19: Half of UK dentists feel pessimistic about the future

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45% of UK dentists feel their mental wellbeing is worse compared to the start of the pandemic, and nearly half (48%) say they feel pessimistic about the future, according to a survey.

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News and updates 16/09/2020

Air filtration and purification with regard to fallow time

Air filtration and purification with regard to fallow time

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As a result of changes to practice aimed at reducing the risk of transmission of COVID-19, the clearance of infectious particles (“fallow time”) following an AGP needs to be considered, and this is dependent on the ventilation and air change within the room.

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Press release 28/07/2020

Top lawyer Geoff Jones to head up member support division at Medical...

Top lawyer Geoff Jones to head up member support division at Medical Protection Society

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The Medical Protection Society (MPS) has announced the appointment of Geoff Jones as Executive Director of its Member Protection and Support division.

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News and updates 14/07/2020

Fit testing of masks – Dental Protection position statement

Fit testing of masks – Dental Protection position statement

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As a result of changes to practice aimed at reducing the risk of transmission of COVID-19 and protecting staff, fit-testing of respiratory protective equipment (RPE) is necessary for staff carrying out certain dental procedures.

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Press release 13/07/2020

Covid-19: Dental Protection calls for GDC leniency

Covid-19: Dental Protection calls for GDC leniency

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Dental Protection calls for GDC leniency as third of dentists say fear of investigation is affecting mental wellbeing.

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News and updates 03/07/2020

Indemnity for members returning to work

Indemnity for members returning to work

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If you are returning to work read this article to find out what to do to ensure your membership is up to date.

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