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New Q&A added regarding members who have volunteered to assist with the NHS COVID-19 vaccination programme
We have updated the coronavirus Q&A with information for members. Click to visit the UK specific Q&A page.
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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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Dental Protection and BADT announce partnership
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Dental Protection and BADT announce partnership.
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A New Year’s message from the MPS President and the Chair of MPS Council
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As we enter a new year, we are cognisant that the ongoing and unrelenting challenge of COVID-19 remains at the forefront for most, if not all dental members.
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Dental Protection welcomes news that Covid-19 vaccine will be rolled out to dental professionals as priority
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Dental Protection welcomes news that Covid-19 vaccine will be rolled out to dental professionals as priority.
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Dental Protection responds to Healthwatch report on dentistry during Covid-19
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Dental Protection has defended dentists following the publication of a new Healthwatch report on dentistry and the impact of Covid-19.
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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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Dental Protection and College of General Dentistry announce partnership to offer indemnity protection for less
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Dental Protection and College of General Dentistry announce partnership to offer indemnity protection for less.
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Two in five dentists now fearful of investigations arising from Covid-19 disruption
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Dental Protection survey reveals two in five UK dentists are fearful of investigations arising from Covid-19 disruption.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Covid-19: Dental Protection reassures members of support if unable to wear a fit-tested mask
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Dental Protection welcomes ‘No Appeal’ decision on pension suspension ruling.
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Dental Protection welcomes ‘No Appeal’ decision on pension suspension ruling
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Dental Protection welcomes ‘No Appeal’ decision on pension suspension ruling.
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Covid-19: Dental Protection survey reveals top 5 worries for dentists
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A survey of dentists in the UK has revealed the key issues affecting their mental wellbeing during the pandemic.
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Covid-19: Dental Protection offers support to dentists deciding to re-open practices
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Dental Protection has reassured all members working in England who choose to return to work that they will continue to be supported.
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Information for dental members considering re-opening their private practice in England
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We have received a number of queries from individual members and various professional groups in England seeking clarification on Dental Protection’s position in relation to the re-opening of private practices.
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Covid-19: Dental Protection urges Welsh Government to look again at support offer for dentists
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Dental Protection has called on the Welsh Government to look again at its offer to provide dentists with 80% of their NHS annual contract value (ACV), following concerns that the offer will be insufficient for many.
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Covid-19: Dental Protection announces two months free membership
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A package of support – the equivalent of offering the next two months of membership for free - has been set out by Dental Protection for members who have experienced a significant drop in their workload and a dramatic fall in income due to Covid-19.
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A message from the MPS President and the Chair of MPS Council
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We are writing to you as colleagues and fellow MPS members to thank you for the work you are doing now and in the months ahead to tackle COVID-19, and also to tell you about the actions MPS is taking to support you during this time.
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