Dental Protection Australia
The Dental Protection Australia podcast channel discusses the key and current dentolegal risks and issues affecting dental practitioners across Australia. The Dental Protection advisory team provide helpful advice and guidance on how to steer clear of dentolegal risks, assisting you to provide safe and high quality dental care for your patients. RiskBites provides short, bite sized guidance for some of the issues impacting the profession right now.
Episodes
July 20, 2025 • 8 mins
Sharing care is second nature to most of us, it’s embedded in how we practise, because dental care is never delivered in isolation. Yet while collaborative care may feel intuitive, it’s underpinned by clearly defined principles set out in our shared Code of Conduct and scope of practice guidelines.
These frameworks outline the professional standards we are expected to uphold, and they become critical reference points if care outcome...
These frameworks outline the professional standards we are expected to uphold, and they become critical reference points if care outcome...
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July 6, 2025 • 22 mins
Dental Therapists, Dental Hygienist and Oral Health Therapists continue to receive the highest proportion of complaints related to scope of practice which is likely a reflection of how these roles have evolved over time, often leading to confusion, misunderstanding or lack of awareness.
In this episode of RiskBites, Dr Annalene Weston speaks with Mrs Kristin Trafford-Wiezel, a case manager at Dental Protection and OHT, about the cha...
In this episode of RiskBites, Dr Annalene Weston speaks with Mrs Kristin Trafford-Wiezel, a case manager at Dental Protection and OHT, about the cha...
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June 15, 2025 • 20 mins
CaseMatters is a podcast series designed to create a shared experience where all points of view are explored.
In this episode we find out what can happen when a patient who has very strong views about their treatment needs attends a multi-practitioner practice and selectively takes on advice that supports and aligns with his beliefs, choosing to ignore the advice that doesn’t.
In this episode we find out what can happen when a patient who has very strong views about their treatment needs attends a multi-practitioner practice and selectively takes on advice that supports and aligns with his beliefs, choosing to ignore the advice that doesn’t.
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In this episode of RiskMatters, Dr Annalene Weston from Dental Protection speaks with Dr Trudy Lin.
Trudy’s accolades are many and in this podcast, she shares her personal journey into general practice and later special needs dentistry, as well as providing some guiding principles for the inclusion of specials needs care, in general practice.
In addition to her impressive dental career, Trudy is also a mindset coach so listen in ...
Trudy’s accolades are many and in this podcast, she shares her personal journey into general practice and later special needs dentistry, as well as providing some guiding principles for the inclusion of specials needs care, in general practice.
In addition to her impressive dental career, Trudy is also a mindset coach so listen in ...
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May 18, 2025 • 32 mins
At Dental Protection we often talk about ‘stranger danger’ and the issues that can arise when treating strangers or new patients. However, it goes without saying that treating new patients is an unavoidable occurrence in our daily practice.
In this episode of RiskBites titled Dental Histories, Dr Annalene Weston and Dr Simon Parsons outline a multi-step approach for treating ‘new’ patients that can be easily applied to your practice...
In this episode of RiskBites titled Dental Histories, Dr Annalene Weston and Dr Simon Parsons outline a multi-step approach for treating ‘new’ patients that can be easily applied to your practice...
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May 6, 2025 • 44 mins
In this edition, Dr Annalene Weston, Senior Dentolegal Consultant based in the Brisbane Office takes with A/Prof Jo Yarker and Marleen Reinke about their recently completed research into practitioner wellness. This research was funded by the MPS Foundation.
The MPS Foundation is a global, not-for-profit, research initiative, dedicated to improving patient safety, reducing risk, and enhancing the wellbeing of all healthcare professio...
The MPS Foundation is a global, not-for-profit, research initiative, dedicated to improving patient safety, reducing risk, and enhancing the wellbeing of all healthcare professio...
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April 20, 2025 • 19 mins
In this episode of Riskbites, Senior Dentolegal advisor Dr Annalene Weston and Dr Colm Harney from Dental Protection discuss an area of practice that is under particular scrutiny at the moment by the regulator which is ‘cosmetic dentistry’.
Although the existing guidelines about this area of practice are still under consultation, there has been a declared focus on “reforming the regulation of registered health practitioners who wor...
Although the existing guidelines about this area of practice are still under consultation, there has been a declared focus on “reforming the regulation of registered health practitioners who wor...
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April 6, 2025 • 9 mins
When an adverse outcome occurs or treatment does not go to plan, our patients are often recognised as the only victim in these situations. But are they?
In this episode of RiskBites, Senior Dentolegal consultant Dr Annalene Weston explores the concept of the second victim, and its correlation with the Buddhists parable of the second arrow.
Annalene goes on to explain how this teaching essentially encompasses everything that a dento...
In this episode of RiskBites, Senior Dentolegal consultant Dr Annalene Weston explores the concept of the second victim, and its correlation with the Buddhists parable of the second arrow.
Annalene goes on to explain how this teaching essentially encompasses everything that a dento...
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March 23, 2025 • 25 mins
Uber, Audits and dentistry and interesting concept.
In this episode of RiskBites Senior Dentolegal consultant Dr Annalene Weston quizzes Dr Colm Harney about the title of this podcast and asks the obvious question ‘what does a ride-hailing service have in common with third party payment audits in dentistry.’
Colm shares his thoughts and goes on to identify common reference points utilised by private Health Funds and Medicare to dete...
In this episode of RiskBites Senior Dentolegal consultant Dr Annalene Weston quizzes Dr Colm Harney about the title of this podcast and asks the obvious question ‘what does a ride-hailing service have in common with third party payment audits in dentistry.’
Colm shares his thoughts and goes on to identify common reference points utilised by private Health Funds and Medicare to dete...
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In recognition of International Women’s Day, Senior dentolegal consultant Dr Annalene Weston interviews our CEO of Medical Protection Society, Karen Miller.
Karen has been and continues to be an inspirational leader to many women and men and in this episode of RiskMatters, Karen shares the highs, lows and lessons learnt in her illustrious career as well as what International Women’s Day means to her.
Karen has been and continues to be an inspirational leader to many women and men and in this episode of RiskMatters, Karen shares the highs, lows and lessons learnt in her illustrious career as well as what International Women’s Day means to her.
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February 23, 2025 • 34 mins
It’s often incredibly challenging to know if you’re making the right decision when changing jobs or even starting in a new position for the very first time. Is this going to be the right choice for me? Am I doing the right thing if I have some doubts about the new role?
In this episode of RiskBites Dr Annalene Weston and Dr Simon Parsons, dentolegal consultants at Dental protection explore some of the issues faced by practitioners c...
In this episode of RiskBites Dr Annalene Weston and Dr Simon Parsons, dentolegal consultants at Dental protection explore some of the issues faced by practitioners c...
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February 9, 2025 • 26 mins
In this episode of RiskMatters Dr Roger Dennet speaks with Dr Ralph Kelsey who has a long and storied career in dentistry.
Ralph provides Dentolegal reports to support Dental Protection members and bespoke programs of education for those members who fall foul of Ahpra.
Listen in as Roger and Ralph discuss a number of topics sent in by some of our young members, imparting some sage and salient advice.
Ralph provides Dentolegal reports to support Dental Protection members and bespoke programs of education for those members who fall foul of Ahpra.
Listen in as Roger and Ralph discuss a number of topics sent in by some of our young members, imparting some sage and salient advice.
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January 26, 2025 • 23 mins
As we know communication is key and when things don’t go to plan or as we expected the consequences can be surprising, unkind and unfair. But regardless of this there is always two sides or more, to every story.
In this episode of CaseMatters, the practitioner, practice and patient all have their own account and interpretation of their appointments, their discussions, expectations and time together. Listen in to hear the differing...
In this episode of CaseMatters, the practitioner, practice and patient all have their own account and interpretation of their appointments, their discussions, expectations and time together. Listen in to hear the differing...
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December 7, 2024 • 7 mins
This year we’ve shared many podcasts that have identified areas of risk and shared information, moments and cases that we can all learn from.
For our last podcast of 2024, we wanted to flip our focus and share a feel-good story, reminding us that not all complaints end badly.
Too often we can focus on the negative but prior to the year's end we hope that you can each take some time to reflect on, acknowledge and celebrate some of yo...
For our last podcast of 2024, we wanted to flip our focus and share a feel-good story, reminding us that not all complaints end badly.
Too often we can focus on the negative but prior to the year's end we hope that you can each take some time to reflect on, acknowledge and celebrate some of yo...
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November 23, 2024 • 37 mins
In this episode of RiskMatters, Senior Dento-legal Dr Annalene Weston speaks with Emeritus Professor Laurie Walsh about the recent changes to the Infection control guidance, namely the replacement of the Standard 4815 with AS 5369 – Reprocessing of reusable medical devices and other devices in health and non-health related facilities, as well as the subsequent updating of the ADA infection control guidance.
Their discussion goes on...
Their discussion goes on...
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November 9, 2024 • 9 mins
Is truth linked to fact? Is it a rigid and fixed construct or is it moveable, expanding and contracting like a rubber band.
In many ways truth can be subjective and is often seated in an individual’s perception of the facts, what they have experienced, what they believe they have experienced and what they want to believe they have experienced. Unfortunately, when perceptions of truth don’t align, it can it result in practitioner...
In many ways truth can be subjective and is often seated in an individual’s perception of the facts, what they have experienced, what they believe they have experienced and what they want to believe they have experienced. Unfortunately, when perceptions of truth don’t align, it can it result in practitioner...
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October 26, 2024 • 13 mins
Join Dr Annalene Weston and Dr Kiran Keshwara, dentolegal consultants at Dental protection as they discuss the issue of Burnout, one of the most pressing concerns for contemporary dental practitioners globally.
Annalene is a champion for interventions that safeguard the needs of dental professionals and in this episode, she explains what Burnout is, how it feels and how it can present in ourselves, our colleagues and in our practice...
Annalene is a champion for interventions that safeguard the needs of dental professionals and in this episode, she explains what Burnout is, how it feels and how it can present in ourselves, our colleagues and in our practice...
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October 12, 2024 • 13 mins
The thought of litigation can unsettle the most seasoned practitioner.
A question often asked by members who have received notification, or a threat of legal proceedings is …. ‘When can patients sue?’
In this episode of RiskBites Senior dentolegal consultant Dr Annalene Weston and Dr Kiran Keshwara, from Dental protection discuss the how, when and why patients can successfully sue their dentist.
They go on to explain the process of l...
A question often asked by members who have received notification, or a threat of legal proceedings is …. ‘When can patients sue?’
In this episode of RiskBites Senior dentolegal consultant Dr Annalene Weston and Dr Kiran Keshwara, from Dental protection discuss the how, when and why patients can successfully sue their dentist.
They go on to explain the process of l...
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September 28, 2024 • 13 mins
Receiving a solicitors letter can be a terrifying experience for any practitioner, particularly when you read it, and are unsure what it means for you and your registration Join Senior Dentolegal Consultant Dr Annalene Weston and Dr Mike Rutherford from Dental Protection as they discuss the different types of letters that can be received, and what to do when they are.
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September 14, 2024 • 11 mins
In this episode of RiskBites, Senior dentolegal consultant Dr Annalene Weston and Dr Ralph Neller focus on how practitioners can best capture their discussions about risk and warnings in their clinical records. Annalene and Ralphs discussion highlights the challenges faced by practitioners when their records fail to evidence these discussions and provide helpful advice of how to document both general and particular risks specific t...
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