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Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · 6d

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
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#Dentistry #AIinHealthcare #PatientSafety #Dentolegal

Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · 16d

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Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · 16d

Register here if based in the UK, Ireland, South Africa and the Caribbean: medicalprotection-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Video Conferencing, Web Conferencing, Webinars, Screen Sharing

Zoom is the leader in modern enterprise video communications, with an easy, reliable cloud platform for video and audio conferencing, chat, and webinars across mobile, desktop, and room systems. Zoom ...

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Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · 16d

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 · 21d

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...

Note bloat - British Dental Journal

British Dental Journal - Note bloat

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Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · 22d

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...

Endodontic file separation and patient safety - The Probe

This World Patient Safety Day, Dr Simon Parsons, Dentolegal Consultant at Dental Protection, looks at what we can do to reduce our risk of procedural error from endodontic file separation Patient safe...

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Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · 29d

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...

Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · Aug 27

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/...

Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · Jul 22

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!

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

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

www.nature.com

Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · Jul 18

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/...

Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · Jul 4

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/...

Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · Jun 25

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...

Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · Jun 24

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/...

Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · Jun 24

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/...

Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · May 22

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...

Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · May 13

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

Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · May 9

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 · May 9

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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Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · Apr 17

📍 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

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Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · Mar 31

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#dentalprotection #Webinar #YoungDentists #Finance #CareerSuccess #FinancialPlanning

030425 DPL - Kickstart your financial future – Free webinar for early-career dentists

In association with Dental Protection

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Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · Mar 31

Designed for dentists in their first few years of practice, this 60-minute session will explore how to set yourself up for long-term financial success, protect your income if you're unable to work, and avoid common financial mistakes that could hold you back.

030425 DPL - Kickstart your financial future – Free webinar for early-career dentists

In association with Dental Protection

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Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · Mar 31

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 🧵

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Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · Mar 28

Apply for the MPS Foundation grant programme 👉https://www.thempsfoundation.org/our-grants/how-to-apply

Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · Mar 28

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

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Dental Protection @dentalprotection.bsky.social · Mar 26

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.

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