The legal eagle – skill mix and direct access
2023-03-31
John Makin clears up some confusion about making effective use of direct access. It is almost 10 years since the General Dental Council (GDC) abolished
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John Makin on GDC case delays and the need for action
2022-09-02
John Makin, head of the DDU, discusses the PSA report on GDC case delays and the need for government action. At the time of writing,
The legal eagle – we are all paying for exorbitant clinical negligence costs
2022-06-09
Action to fix our warped system is long overdue, says the DDU’s John Makin on clinical negligence costs. No one would question that when a
The legal eagle – making GDC registration easy
2022-03-12
The process to be restored to the register has become increasingly difficult, says John Makin. There continue to be reports that patients in some parts
North of England Dentistry Show – John Makin
2022-02-23
John Makin will speak about complaints handling at the North of England Dentistry Show in Manchester. Taking place on Saturday 12 March 2022, the show
The legal eagle – speaking up for patient safety
2021-11-07
Allowing practitioners to raise concerns in the dental practice is an important part of healthcare, John Makin says. October’s Speak up Month is a timely
The legal eagle – GDC complaints continue to fall during the pandemic
2021-08-31
John Makin says one positive statistic during the pandemic is the ongoing fall in the number of GDC cases. The GDC latest statistics on its
What do I do if my patients ask if I am vaccinated?
2021-08-17
With more than 40 million now fully vaccinated, the UK is well on the way to protecting itself from COVID-19 transmission. Vaccine passports have been
DDU adds vicarious liability indemnity for practice principal and corporate members
2021-07-28
The Dental Defence Union (DDU) is offering assistance to principal and corporate members with vicarious liability claims. The offer will backdate to the 1 June.
Online CPD Dentistry Show – John Makin on handling complaints
2021-06-07
John Makin will lecture on complaint handling at this week’s Online CPD Dentistry Show. Taking place on Friday 11 June from 08:00 to 20:00, delegates
Putting you at the heart of decisions to settle or defend cases
2021-04-29
John Makin explains why the DDU puts its members at the heart of any decisions it makes on defending or settling cases. The DDU’s dentist
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
