The latest NHS Confidence Monitor survey results are in and 86% of dentists intend on leaving the NHS within the next 5 years – and almost half of those plan to go private. What does that mean for dentists and patients? Why are dentists leaving the NHS? NHS dentists are under a lot of stress,…
When you first become a self-employed doctor or dentist, it is likely that you will choose to do this a sole trader. There are many benefits to this, not least that little set up is required. However, in the longer term, you might benefit from setting up a limited company. When you choose to do…
Risk management should be a top priority for doctors and dentists – and their focus should be equally on intangible and tangible assets. For practices and individual professionals, Cyber crime and other threats can affect reputation, supply chains and patient information, to name just a few. Do you fully understand your asset risk? Tangible versus…
We hope you all had a great BDIA 2018 – we certainly did. Our Caribbean themed cocktail beach bar seemed to go down very well, as did the cocktails! We enjoyed chatting to you all about your practice and personal insurance requirements. Check our our photos and sum-up as well as word on the street…
Dentists are seeing negligence claims against them increasing. It is essential to find the right Dental Indemnity insurance to protect you and your career. 100% of practices in the Care Quality Commission’s 2017 report were considered ‘caring’ and ‘responsive’ to patients’ needs. However, the number of practitioners being sued has doubled since 2007. Despite patients…
All dental care professionals, including dental nurses, require indemnity insurance as part of their General Dental Council registration. Here we give an overview of choosing the right policy, and what is included. Choosing the right indemnity cover As part of your yearly registration with the General Dental Council, you need to be able to prove…
A new study into trends, and opinion among dental professionals, shows the significant levels of fear of being sued in the industry. Good insurance cover is key to your protection. Here we look at increasing claims against dentists, the rising risk of being sued and how to get protected. For peace of mind that you…
When it comes to your dental indemnity insurance, you need to be assured that you have the right policy, with the right insurer, and at the right price. As it is also a requirement for General Dentist Council registration, it is not something that you can avoid. For peace of mind that you and your…
It’s January, and one of the main dental indemnity renewal period is underway. As well as being a requirement for registration to the General Dental Council, indemnity insurance is an essential part of your professional protection. That means it is important to get your level of cover right. So, what are some of the things…
While we may all be thinking about getting ready for the festive period, dental professionals also need to be thinking about their dental indemnity insurance renewal in January. Now is the time to be reviewing your current situation, assessing if your requirements have changed and taking a look at your policy renewal. For peace of…