Indemnity and registration

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Committee inquiry into rising clinical negligence costs welcomed

The Health and Social Care Committee has launched a new inquiry to examine the case for the reform of NHS litigation against a background of a...

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Indemnity for dental nurses

John Makin discusses the importance of having the right policy in place

Professional indemnity: are you really protected?

Bill Lumley explains what you need to be aware of

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DCP annual registration renewal now open

Annual registration renewal for UK registered dental care professionals (DCPs) is now open and the deadline for completion is July 31, 2021. To renew...

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GDC introduces option to pay ARF by instalments on anniversary of first lockdown

A new pay-by-instalments option for dental professionals’ annual retention fee (ARF) has been announced by the General Dental Council today – one year...

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GDC fees unchanged for 2021

The annual retention fee (ARF) will remain unchanged for dental registrants for 2021.

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Survey reveals dental nurses ‘disappointed’ with lack of GDC assistance with Annual Retention Fee

A survey of dental nurses reveals huge disappointment in the General Dental Council’s lack of help in paying their annual retention fee during...

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Public call on GDC to focus on preventing poor outcomes in dentistry

A survey reveals the public want the GDC to focus on prevention rather than taking action once something had gone wrong.

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Advice on risks of swallowed items

​The Dental Defence Union (DDU) has issued advice to its members to minimise the risks of patients swallowing or inhaling parts of dental instruments...

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BADN reaction to 'slight reduction' in ARF

​BADN welcomes the very slight reduction by the GDC in the Annual Retention Fee for dental nurses of £2 per year, for the next three years.

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CPD statement – one week to deadline

​With just one week to go to the deadline for dental care professionals (DCPs) to make their annual or end-of-cycle CPD statement, the General Dental...

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Dentists should review no dogs policies

​The Dental Defence Union (DDU) is advising dental practices to ensure their policies are updated to ensure patients can attend appointments with...