Insurance – a necessary evil?
2022-11-22
Kevin Culliney explains why it is crucial that dental professionals take the time to find the right dental insurance provider. My household insurance is coming
Indemnity
Indemnity – more than just malpractice
2022-10-31
Laura Blundell explains why indemnity needs to cover more than just malpractice. GDC investigations come in many forms. Most relate to clinical practice;
Unwanted advances – maintaining professional boundaries
2022-09-14
MDDUS advisers sometimes assist members faced with the difficult situation of a patient making romantic advances. The patient may mistake care and compassion for something
Dawn of a new age of indemnity
2022-04-03
Kevin Culliney takes a look at the indemnity provisions reform and discusses what we can expect from this. Recently, Sajid Javid announced government proposals to
COVID-19: what have members asked the DDU?
2021-04-16
John Makin reveals the issues that have prompted most requests for advice and support during the pandemic in 2020. The coronavirus outbreak has been an
Dentists should offer recall appointments on a case-by-case basis, says indemnity group
2021-02-08
Dental teams should offer recall appointments based on a patient’s needs, says the Dental Defence Union (DDU). The group argue against a blanket ban on
I&I – introducing the indemnity provider comparison website
2020-11-11
We speak to Craig Walsh about his new dental indemnity comparison site I&I, and how it will help those in the profession. Can you explain
Adapting to changing indemnity needs
2020-10-02
John Makin, head of the DDU, clears up confusion about the types of indemnity on offer. Colleagues adapting their practice to the pandemic will know
Acting with immunity
2020-05-28
John Makin warns the public should not hold dental professionals to an unattainable standard after the applause fades away. Every Thursday evening, people up and
New consultation launched on healthcare indemnity
2018-12-07
The Government has launched a consultation on appropriate indemnity cover for healthcare professionals not covered by state-backed schemes. The consultation is seeking views on whether to
Department of Health must save the dental indemnity ‘crisis’
2017-10-12
The Department of Health (DH) must step in and save the ‘crisis’ over dental indemnity fees, the BDA says. DH has recently announced the launch of a GP-only indemnity
GDC call to action – check the small print on your indemnity cover
2017-07-19
The General Dental Council (GDC) is warning dental professionals to ‘check the small print’ on their indemnity cover. The warnings come after the GDC highlighted a recent
