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Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · 20h

We are proud to announce Professor Gillian Leng CBE as the next President of MPS! Gillian takes over from Professor Dame Jane Dacre whose tenure ended in June 2026. Read more: www.medicalprotection.org/uk/articles/...

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Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Tomorrow, Tuesday 22 September, The MPS Foundation will host a webinar on dentists’ #wellbeing and launch the new Thrive at Work Toolkit. Attendance is free and open to all. Register here ⬇️: medicalprotection-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

We have asked the General Dental Council to consider developing guidance on the professional expectations associated with the use of #AI in dentistry. Read our full consultation response here ⬇️: www.dentalprotection.org/uk/articles/...

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Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

A landmark step towards reducing bureaucracy in dentistry. We welcome the @nhsenglandldn.bsky.social announcement on Standard Operating Protocols for concise record keeping. Our Global Adviser Raj Rattan co-authored an article in the BDJ advocating for this. www.dentalprotection.org/uk/articles/...

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Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

We have launched a refreshed suite of resources to help UK dental students practice for one of the most important milestones in their early careers, the Situational Judgement Test. www.dentalprotection.org/uk/articles/...

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Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

🎉 Once again, our Global Adviser Prof Raj Rattan has been named one of the top 50 people in the dental profession in the UK by Dentistry & Denplan! He first appeared on the top 50 list at its conception 20 years ago. See the full 2026 list here: dentistry.co.uk/2026/07/31/d...

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Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

We urge dental care professionals to check their CPD hours and ensure they have appropriate indemnity for their scope of work before the GDC registration renewal deadline. Read more: www.dentalprotection.org/uk/articles/...

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Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

We will continue to evolve and innovate to strengthen the service and support we provide to dental professionals all over the world. Read more about our work and progress in our 2025 annual report here: www.medicalprotection.org/ireland/abou...

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Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

AI is reshaping clinical practice but the law hasn’t kept up. When things go wrong due to a defective AI recommender tool & a patient is harmed, there's a risk clinicians may be left wholly liable. Our report calls for change to protect dentists & patients bit.ly/3RNasi1

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Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

We welcome changes to the NHS FP17DC form as a significant step to protecting practice owners who have not been involved in the treatment of patients. Read more: www.dentalprotection.org/uk/articles/...

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Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

We're double winners at the 2026 Industry Eagle Awards! 🏆 Litigation Team: Gold Team of the Year for Operational Excellence 🏆 Cases Team: Bronze Team of the Year for Innovation & Transformation Very proud of the teams who support and protect our members when it matters most.

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Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

We shall be at dentistry show in Birmingham this weekend. Our recently appointed Dental Director @georgewrightmps.bsky.social will speak about record keeping at the Dental Nurses Forum on Saturday. Find us at stand G62. For more information visit: birmingham.dentistryshow.co.uk

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Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

We have called for support for internationally qualified dentists, as the latest General Dental Council statistical report shows international dentists who joined the register in 2025 outnumbered UK-qualifiers for the first time. the-probe.co.uk/blog/2026/05...

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Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

We have launched a new online course to help dental professionals recognise everyday behaviours that could affect trust, consent and professional relationships. www.dentalprotection.org/uk/articles/...

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Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

We have published a Q&A of the top 10 questions on Artificial Intelligence we have received from members in the last 12 months. www.dentalprotection.org/uk/articles/...

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Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

We have launched a New-to-UK practice hub to support dentists who qualified internationally in their transition into UK practice. www.dentalprotection.org/uk/articles/...

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Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

We are proud to announce the appointment of Dr @georgewrightmps.bsky.social as our new Dental Director! George starts the role in April, taking over from Raj Rattan who was recently named our first Global Adviser. www.dentalprotection.org/uk/articles/...

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Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Wishing our members in Ireland and around the world a very warm and happy St Patrick’s Day ☘️ Today we celebrate Irish heritage, community and the global connections that bring us together. We are proud to support such a dedicated and diverse community of healthcare professionals

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Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

We recognise members around the world may be feeling the impact of events in the Middle East. Dental Protection membership includes access to wellbeing support, including confidential counselling. Find out more: dentalprotection.org/wellbeing

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Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

We welcome the General Dental Council (GDC) announcement of further changes to the Overseas Registration Examination (ORE) whilst calling for support for New-to-UK dental professionals transitioning into UK practice. www.dentalprotection.org/uk/articles/...

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Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

In partnership with Wild Monday, we invite dental professionals to a series of three webinars offering practical tips to avoid burnout and stay resilient during complaints. www.dentalprotection.org/uk/articles/...

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Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

We welcome calls for the UK government to introduce reforms that would address disproportionate legal costs in clinical negligence claims. www.dentalprotection.org/uk/articles/...

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Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

We welcome Catherine Rutland to the MPS Council. Dental Protection is an important part of MPS and Catherine will be one of the dentists on the Council providing oversight on the work of the wider organisation. www.dentalprotection.org/uk/articles/...

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Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

🇬🇧 In the latest issue of Riskwise, Dental Director Raj Rattan observes that while AI is revolutionising dentistry, it can never replace the wisdom and judgement of a skilled clinician. Read here: read.nxtbook.com/mps/riskwise...

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Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

In his new role as our Global Adviser, Raj Rattan MBE will act as a senior global ambassador for MPS, drawing on his extensive clinical background and his ongoing clinical work. www.dentalprotection.org/ireland/publ...

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Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

We are proud to announce the appointment of Raj Rattan MBE as the first Global Adviser to Medical Protection Society! Raj will take up the role in April 2026 www.dentalprotection.org/ireland/publ...

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Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

We were the first organisation to sign the FDI World Dental Federation pledge to support mental health and wellbeing among dental students. Dr Yvonne Shaw, our Underwriting Policy Lead and MPS Foundation board member explains why this pledge matters in Dental Asia. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NS6v...

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Supporting well-being in dentistry: FDI pledge to support mental health within the dental profession

YouTube video by Dental Asia

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Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Our specialist litigation team was recognised last week by the British Legal Awards for its unparalleled clinical negligence expertise and proactive, member-focused approach. www.dentalprotection.org/uk/articles/...

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Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

🎉Congratulations to our remarkable litigation team that scooped the in-house legal team of the year award at the British Legal Awards 2025! Read more: www.dentalprotection.org/uk/articles/...

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Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

We celebrate the five winners of our second research competition with The MPS Foundation for foundation dentists in the UK, whose impactful work will go a long way in improving patient safety. The 2025 competition is now open. Read more: www.thempsfoundation.org/news-reviews...

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Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

🎉Congratulations to the winners of our second research competition in partnership with The MPS Foundation! They produced innovative projects to improve patient safety. The 2025 competition is now open! Read more: www.thempsfoundation.org/news-reviews...

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Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Our thoughts are with everyone affected by Hurricane Melissa across Jamaica and the wider Caribbean. We especially acknowledge the incredible resilience of healthcare professionals. Members can request protection for humanitarian work. www.dentalprotection.org/caribbean-an...

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Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

As we reflect on #WorldMentalHealthDay, Dr Yvonne Shaw discusses the significance of the FDI World Dental Federation pledge to support the mental health and wellbeing of dental students, in The Probe here: the-probe.co.uk/blog/2025/10...

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Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

We mark #WorldMenopauseDay today by highlighting the importance of menopause awareness across the dental team. Read more in The Dentist here: www.the-dentist.co.uk/content/news...

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Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

AI in dentistry? Use it safely. Our two-part AI Safer Practice Framework helps clinicians: ✅ Make informed decisions at the point of care ✅ Record AI-assisted clinical decisions for accountability 👉 bit.ly/4o6ISXX #Dentistry #AIinHealthcare #PatientSafety #Dentolegal

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Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

We are hosting a new webinar on 2 October to explore how artificial intelligence is set to transform general dental practice. It is free to attend for both members and non-members. Read more: www.dentalprotection.org/uk/articles/...

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Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Every extra line in patient notes doesn’t necessarily mean better legal protection. “Note bloat” could obscure what matters most - the why behind decisions, not just the what. Key takeaways from a joint article by Raj Rattan along with authors from the BDA and GDC: www.nature.com/articles/s41...

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Note bloat - British Dental Journal

British Dental Journal - Note bloat

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Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Dental Protection and the MPS Foundation are proud to be the first signatories of the FDI World Dental Federation pledge to support the mental health and mental wellbeing of dental students. Join us and sign the pledge here: www.fdiworlddental.org/pledge-suppo...

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Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

We support the aims of the proposals by the Department of Health & Social Care to reform the NHS dentistry contract in England but recognise that further action will be required to deliver meaningful and lasting change. Read our full consultation response: www.dentalprotection.org/uk/articles/...

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Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Leading dentist and member of Council @Judith Husband discusses the importance of a thorough induction for new and existing teams in this article: www.nature.com/articles/s41... Thank you, BDJ Team!

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Meaningful induction: key considerations for oral healthcare teams - BDJ Team

BDJ Team - Meaningful induction: key considerations for oral healthcare teams

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Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

We urge dental care professionals to ensure they have appropriate indemnity for their scope of work before the GDC registration renewal deadline. Read more: www.dentalprotection.org/uk/articles/...

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Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

We welcome the Government’s commitment to fundamental contract reform and ask that a clear timetable is set out for its implementation. Read more here: www.dentalprotection.org/uk/articles/...

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Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

This is an anonymous comment left by a dental professional who took part in our #presenteeism survey 👇 We would like to remind members that they have access to a confidential counselling service as part of their membership. We’re here to help. www.dentalprotection.org/uk/dentolega...

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Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Almost half of dental professionals (49%) feel they should keep working when their mental health is suffering. 47% said there was nobody else to cover for them. Read more here: www.dentalprotection.org/uk/articles/...

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Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

76% of dental professionals say they have gone to work or continued to work despite their mental health suffering – due to financial reasons and the target driven culture. Find out more about the factors currently driving #presenteeism in dentistry: www.dentalprotection.org/uk/articles/...

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Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

We have launched a new online course designed to help dental professionals navigate the complex area of obtaining patient consent. Access our Online Learning Hub here: www.dentalprotection.org/professional...

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Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

We shall be at the BDA @dentistryshow.bsky.social in Birmingham this weekend. George Wright will speak about record keeping at the Dental Nurses Forum on Friday. Find us at stall J63. For more information visit: birmingham.dentistryshow.co.uk

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Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

The findings of the GDC review into sexual misconduct in dentistry highlight the need for more steps to be taken to ensure such behaviour is recognised, reported and acted on. Read more here: www.dentalprotection.org/uk/articles/...

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Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

We urge the GDC to review the assessment and triaging of cases in its fitness to practise processes, following the publication of its 2024 investigations report. Read more here: www.dentalprotection.org/uk/articles/...

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