Indemnity
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How has dental indemnity weathered the pandemic?
John Makin speaks to Guy Hiscott about the last 12 to 18 months at the DDU and what impact it’s…
Dentistry
How the DDU can support you at the start of your career
Leo Briggs, deputy head of the DDU, explains how the DDU supports members throughout their career. Dentistry is an extremely…
Young Dentist
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Dental news you’ve missed this week
Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… NHS dental practice…
Dentistry
COVID-19: what have members asked the DDU?
John Makin reveals the issues that have prompted most requests for advice and support during the pandemic in 2020. The…
Dentistry
A post-qualification guide for dental hygienists and therapists
Just graduated as a dental hygienist and therapist? Soha Rashid covers the things you need to know before stepping into…
Dentistry
Dentists should offer recall appointments on a case-by-case basis, says indemnity group
Dental teams should offer recall appointments based on a patient’s needs, says the Dental Defence Union (DDU). The group argue…
Dentistry
Indemnity – your questions answered
One of the first decisions you need to make as a young dentist is about your professional indemnity. It can…
Young Dentist
I&I – introducing the indemnity provider comparison website
We speak to Craig Walsh about his new dental indemnity comparison site I&I, and how it will help those in…
Dentistry
Adapting to changing indemnity needs
John Makin, head of the DDU, clears up confusion about the types of indemnity on offer. Colleagues adapting their practice…
Dentistry
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Acting with immunity
John Makin warns the public should not hold dental professionals to an unattainable standard after the applause fades away. Every…
Dentistry
Dental Protection confirms continued indemnity of members
All dental team members who want to return to work will continue to be supported, an indemnity provider has confirmed.…
Dentistry
Restoring balance
John Makin examines the real issue threatening to undermine indemnity provision for dentists. Dental professionals considering the recent consultation from…
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The challenges that lie ahead
John Makin predicts which dentolegal stories will be making headlines over the next year. Having worked for the DDU for…
Blog
New consultation launched on healthcare indemnity
The Government has launched a consultation on appropriate indemnity cover for healthcare professionals not covered by state-backed schemes. The consultation is…
Dentistry
What is appropriate (indemnity) cover?
Current inquiries into indemnity cover may have far-reaching effects on dental indemnity, Neel Kothari says. Recently NHS England informed dentists of…
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Department of Health must save the dental indemnity ‘crisis’
The Department of Health (DH) must step in and save the ‘crisis’ over dental indemnity fees, the BDA says. DH has recently announced the…
Dentistry
Is there a dental indemnity crisis?
The rising cost of dental indemnity is unsustainable, Neel Kothari argues. There are a few things that I really don’t…
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GDC call to action – check the small print on your indemnity cover
The General Dental Council (GDC) is warning dental professionals to ‘check the small print’ on their indemnity cover. The warnings come after…
Dentistry
Bespoke indemnity cover for dental hygienists and therapists launched
The British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT) has launched BSDHT Indemnity, a new insurance policy developed especially for dental hygienists…
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