The Dental Law Partnership reported that in the last five years the firm has encountered an increasing number of legal claims in which the dentists have no liability cover and/or completely fail to co-operate with the claims. Adequate records are not being kept by the UK’s dental regulator making it ineffective at protecting patients.

Bridge the Gap Campaigners release detailed proposals

Through the Bridge the Gap campaign, the Dental Law Partnership support a change in the law to establish that dental professionals must have professional liability insurance or indemnity cover to cover their dental practice and provide reassurance to all dental patients.

Campaign launches to get better protection for dental patients

The Dental Law Partnership have launched “Bridge the Gap”, a campaign to change the law to protect dental patients.