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 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

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...

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...

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

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/...

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...

We mark #WorldPatientSafetyDay with an insightful piece from Dentolegal Consultant Dr Simon Parsons on reducing the risk of endodontic file separation. Read more in The Probe here: the-probe.co.uk/blog/2025/09...

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...

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/...

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!

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/...

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/...

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...

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/...

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/...

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...

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

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/...

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/...

📍 Dentists around the world have been showing strong interest in the opportunities and risks of using AI. Deputy Dental Director, James Foster, was delighted to share thoughts about AI and liability at the Singapore Dental Association Convention. #AI #DentalProtection #Dentistry

Exclusive webinar for UK Dental Protection Members 🦷 📅Thursday 3rd April ⌚7pm This is your last chance to join the financial experts at Chase de Vere Dental for expert advice on how to kickstart your financial future 🧵

The MPS Foundation is inviting new research grant applications from both MPS members and non-members for research to improve patient safety and the wellbeing of healthcare teams. Open until 2 May 2025. #MPSFoundation #dentalgrant

We welcome a groundbreaking White Paper published today on the advancement of AI in healthcare www.dentalprotection.org/uk/articles/... Well done to the MPS Foundation, @cfaa.bsky.social and @improvementacademy.bsky.social for producing this insightful paper.