John Makin

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Over one third of dental helpline callers are newly qualified dentists looking to leave
Over a third of calls to the Confidental helpline service come from dentists who have qualified in the last five…
Dentistry
Calls for GDC to retain in-person hearings
Holding all GDC hearings remotely would disadvantage certain dental professionals undergoing a fitness to practise investigation, says the Dental Defence…
Dentistry
GDC reform should be a cross-party commitment in 2024, says John Makin
John Makin, head of the Dental Defence Union (DDU), discusses what needs to be done to reform dentistry in 2024.…
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Top-up fees judgement highlights need for consistency in regulation
John Makin advises practices to tread cautiously before making any changes based on the recent top-up fees judgement. Much debate…
Dentistry
Boost morale by restoring confidence in GDC
John Makin, head of the Dental Defence Union (DDU), explains the impact of a government inquiry on professional morale. Fears…
Dentistry
The legal eagle – skill mix and direct access
John Makin clears up some confusion about making effective use of direct access. It is almost 10 years since the…
Dentistry
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John Makin on GDC case delays and the need for action
John Makin, head of the DDU, discusses the PSA report on GDC case delays and the need for government action.…
Dentistry
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The legal eagle – we are all paying for exorbitant clinical negligence costs
Action to fix our warped system is long overdue, says the DDU’s John Makin on clinical negligence costs. No one…
Dentistry
The legal eagle – making GDC registration easy
The process to be restored to the register has become increasingly difficult, says John Makin. There continue to be reports…
Dentistry
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… UK fails to…
Dentistry
North of England Dentistry Show – John Makin
John Makin will speak about complaints handling at the North of England Dentistry Show in Manchester. Taking place on Saturday…
Dentistry
The legal eagle – feeding back on GDC performance
John Makin takes a closer look at the GDC’s latest feedback and calls for further legislation change over dental regulation.…
Dentistry
The legal eagle – speaking up for patient safety
Allowing practitioners to raise concerns in the dental practice is an important part of healthcare, John Makin says. October’s Speak…
Dentistry
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
The legal eagle – GDC complaints continue to fall during the pandemic
John Makin says one positive statistic during the pandemic is the ongoing fall in the number of GDC cases. The…
Dentistry
What do I do if my patients ask if I am vaccinated?
With more than 40 million now fully vaccinated, the UK is well on the way to protecting itself from COVID-19…
Dentistry
DDU adds vicarious liability indemnity for practice principal and corporate members
The Dental Defence Union (DDU) is offering assistance to principal and corporate members with vicarious liability claims. The offer will…
Dentistry
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Who is monitoring the regulator? – the GDC under scrutiny
We know the GDC is under scrutiny by its regulator at the moment. However, it needs more powers, argues Julian…
Private Practice
The legal eagle – putting fit back into fitness to practise
John Makin, head of the DDU, explains why the GDC needs powers to reform its fitness to practise procedures. Nobody…
Dentistry
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