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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
Indemnity – your questions answered
One of the first decisions you need to make as a young dentist is about your professional indemnity. It can…
Young Dentist
Adapting to changing indemnity needs
John Makin, head of the DDU, clears up confusion about the types of indemnity on offer. Colleagues adapting their practice…
Dentistry
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Is the GDC’s Scope of Practice keeping pace with dentistry?
John Makin welcomes a review of the GDC’s Scope of Practice and explains why this is so important now. DDU…
Oral health
Public supports NHS dentist protection from COVID-19 litigation
Seven in 10 believe NHS staff – including dentists – involved in treating patients during the COVID-19 pandemic should be…
Dentistry
Acting with immunity
John Makin warns the public should not hold dental professionals to an unattainable standard after the applause fades away. Every…
Dentistry
Preparing for reopening? Some things to consider
John Makin looks at the current advice over whether dental practices can reopen and if they are indemnified when they…
Dentistry
Stability in uncertain times
John Makin urges dental professionals to regularly check relevant websites to stay up to date with the latest advice. Dental…
Dentistry