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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
Online CPD Dentistry Show – John Makin on handling complaints
John Makin will lecture on complaint handling at this week’s Online CPD Dentistry Show. Taking place on Friday 11 June…
Dentistry
Putting you at the heart of decisions to settle or defend cases
John Makin explains why the DDU puts its members at the heart of any decisions it makes on defending or…
Dentistry
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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
COVID-19 – pandemic led to spike in dental-related redundancy queries
Redundancy and absence queries were among the top five reasons for dental professionals requesting advice and guidance. This is according…
Dentistry
What can 2020 teach us?
John Makin reflects on how we can still learn important lessons from a difficult 2020. Many dental professionals are used…
Dentistry
Increasing concerns over ‘blue-on-blue’ complaints
The number of blue-on-blue complaints cases is up 10% on previous years, the latest GDC report shows. Here John Makin…
Dentistry
Out of office – John Makin discusses his love of skiing
John Makin talks about his love for skiing and the importance of hobbies to avoid burnout within dentistry. Please introduce…
Dentistry
Reflecting on 2020
John Makin, head of the Dental Defence Union, reflects on how we can still learn important lessons from a difficult…
Dentistry
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COVID-19 – GDC releases new regulatory advice
Dental regulators have released new advice in the face of the renewed national lockdown. The General Dental Council (GDC) has…
Dentistry
How will we judge pandemic dentistry?
John Makin hopes for a legacy of understanding and respect once the memories of 2020 have faded. As we look…
Dentistry
Dentistry Online podcast with John Makin
John Makin discusses his journey into dentistry and the key dento-legal questions of the last 12 months. In the first…
Dentistry
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