Posts Tagged ‘Dental Protection’

New survey suggests 50% of dentists have thought about quitting due to wellbeing issues

New survey suggests 50% of dentists have thought about quitting due to wellbeing issues

A new survey has revealed that 50% of dentists have thought about giving up their jobs due to issues related to their personal wellbeing.  A report released following a survey by Dental Protection states that dentists are increasingly concerned about the impact of their career on their health and wellbeing. The ‘Breaking the Burnout Cycle’ […]


Dentists twice as likely to be sued than a decade ago, new study confirms

Dentists twice as likely to be sued than a decade ago, new study confirms

Dentists are twice as likely to be sued today than a decade ago, a new study has confirmed. Research carried out by Dental Protection, the industry’s largest legal advice company, found that 90 percent of dentists are fearful of facing legal action. Almost 70 percent of those surveyed said that the threat of legal action […]


Legal Advice Available for London 2012 Dentists

Legal Advice Available for London 2012 Dentists

Dentists who are volunteering at the London 2012 Olympic Games have been invited to take advantage of legal advice from indemnity experts at Dental Protection. Dental Protection has offered its services in the unlikely event of an incident occurring and representatives from the organisation have already met with the London Organising Committee of the Olympic […]


HSE dental policy could harm children’s health

HSE dental policy could harm children’s health

A dental cover body has warned against a dental policy approved by the Health Service Executive. Dental Protection, an agency which offers legal and indemnity advice to dental health practitioners, has condemned the HSE’s policy to avoid giving children routine fillings. The HSE has issued a memo urging dentists to avoid filling cavities in children’s […]