One hundred and fifty dentists and lawyers attended the first every Dento-legal Study Day organised by Dental Protection on 30 March 2012.

The Study Day was held at the Mermaid Theatre Conference Centre in Puddle Dock, the City of London.

In addition to cases of clinical negligence, the revelation that the General Dental Council (GDC) has allocated 1,200 hearing days in multiple venues for 2012 confirmed that the delegates' interest was well-founded. Members of the 50-strong team of dento-legal advisers already supporting Dental Protection were on hand to share their experiences.

The Dento-legal Study Day included presentations from experienced dentists and lawyers including Raj Rattan, who discussed the ethical dimension of dento-legal cases and how professional conduct can complicate the management of complaints and claims; Anne Green, a barrister from Radcliffes Le Brasseur who described the crucial and central role of the GDC's Investigating Committee; and Melanie Rowles, Head of Claims Management for MPS, who described the law of negligence and explained how a 'breach of duty' is described.

Kevin Lewis, Director of Dental Protection, said: 'With the unprecedented case load currently being experienced in all three DPL offices, it is reassuring to see such a high-level interest from dental colleagues in this challenging area of dentistry.'