Dental Protection
@dentalprotection
We are the world’s leading provider of professional protection for dentists & dental professionals. 🔗 www.dentalprotection.org
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/...
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/...
🎉 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...
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/...
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...
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
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/...
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.
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
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...
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/...
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/...
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/...
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/...
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
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/...
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/...
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/...
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/...
🇬🇧 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...
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...
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...
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/...
🎉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/...
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...
🎉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...
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...
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...
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...
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