Legal support for dentists – not just claims and complaints

Speaker: Craig McKerracher

Date: June 13, 2026

Time: 12:00‐13:00

Room: Atrium 2

This sessio aims to provide dentists and practice owners with a clear, practical overview of when legal advice may be needed in day-to-day practice – highlighting the wide range of support available beyond claims and complaints.

Objectives

By the end of this session participants will have been:

1. Understand how legal advice supports dentists beyond claims and complaints.
2. Spot key points where early legal advice protects you and your practice.
3. Recognise how Scottish practice realities (contracts, premises, regulation and workforce) shape the legal advice you need.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this session participants should be able to:

1. Identify common situations where dentists and practices may need legal advice.
2. Understand how early legal input can help prevent problems – not just resolve disputes.
3. Know what to look for when choosing solicitors with relevant dental and healthcare sector experience.

General Dental Council eCPD outcomes: A, B, D.