Press releases
Our press releases are designed to keep you informed on MPS’ news, and our views on key issues affecting our members.
MPS Foundation funds major study into dental patients’ anxiety triggers
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The MPS Foundation is funding research which aims to develop interventions for patients who suffer from extreme anxiety when visiting the dentist.
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GDC draft indemnity guidance a positive step forward, says Dental Protection
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Dental Protection has welcomed further improvements by the General Dental Council (GDC) that aim to reduce the impact on those subject to investigations, improve case progression, and make best use of limited resources in the absence of regulatory reform.
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Dental Protection welcomes GDC improvements
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Dental Protection has welcomed further improvements by the General Dental Council (GDC) that aim to reduce the impact on those subject to investigations, improve case progression, and make best use of limited resources in the absence of regulatory reform.
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Interim Orders Committee guidance must be clear and comprehensive to avoid unnecessary conditions
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Interim Orders Committee (IOC) guidance must be clear and comprehensive to avoid unnecessary conditions, says Dental Protection.
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Further delay to GDC reform frustrating and disappointing
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“Dental Protection has long argued for reform to the legislative framework that underpin the GDC. Vital changes to the 1984 Dentists Act, are seriously overdue. The Act remains outdated, requiring the regulator to conduct some of its operations in ways that are not always in the best interests of patients or professionals.”
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Dental Protection introduces Company Protection
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Dental Protection has introduced a new product, Company Protection.
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Dental expert witness vindicated in High Court appeal
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Communication tops list of what makes a great dentist
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Dental Protection raises wellbeing concern as IOC hearings increase by 127%
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Dental Protection welcomes GDC’s commitment to dentists’ wellbeing
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Dental Protection welcomes GDC’s commitment to dentists’ wellbeing.
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Female dental professionals must be supported through menopause
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Dental Protection is calling for better support for female dentists and dental care professionals (DCPs) struggling with menopause symptoms
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Dental Protection welcomes PSA drive to wipe out inequality in regulation
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Dental Protection welcomes PSA drive to wipe out inequality in regulation
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2 in 5 dentists who graduated overseas faced fitness to practice hearing without legal support
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2 in 5 dentists who graduated overseas faced fitness to practice hearing without legal support
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Dental Protection: GDC strategic goals must consider registrant mental wellbeing
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Strategic goals must consider registrant mental wellbeing, says Dental Protection.
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Dental Care Professionals face harsh sanctions when unrepresented at tribunals
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Confrontation and complaints from patients top early career dentist worries
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Dental Protection shares guidance to help thwart vicarious liability and non-delegable duty of care claims
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Dental Protection has set out a range of steps to help practice owners reduce the chance of a vicarious liability and non-delegable duty of care claim against them being successful.
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Early career dentists share fears over complaints
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Three in four early career dentists in the UK (75%) say the Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant and negative impact on their dental training, according to a Dental Protection survey
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ORE backlog needs urgent action as waitlist increases by 35%
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Three in four early career dentists in the UK (75%) say the Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant and negative impact on their dental training, according to a Dental Protection survey
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Early career dentists: training significantly impacted by Covid-19
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Three in four early career dentists in the UK (75%) say the Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant and negative impact on their dental training, according to a Dental Protection survey
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Dental Protection: fixed recoverable costs scheme must benefit dentistry
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Dental Protection welcomes proposals to limit the legal costs that can be recovered by claimant lawyers for lower value clinical negligence claims, but believes more could be done to ensure such a scheme benefits dentistry.
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MPS launches ambitious research initiative to improve patient safety and clinician wellbeing
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MPS launches ambitious research initiative to improve patient safety and clinician wellbeing.
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Young dentists raise concerns about impact of Covid-19 on their wellbeing
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Nearly 2 in 5 (37%) of young dentists in the UK say they are worried about the impact of Covid-19 on their wellbeing, according to a new Dental Protection survey.
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Dental Protection member successfully fights vicarious liability claim at Court of Appeal
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Dental Protection member successfully fights vicarious liability claim at Court of Appeal
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