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In light of the government’s recently announced and highly-anticipated NHS dentistry ‘recovery plan,’ purportedly aimed at alleviating longstanding challenges for NHS dental practices, we wish to share Densura’s perspective on why dentists may be reluctant to pursue employment within the NHS.

James Gunn, vice president of Lockton, Densura’s parent company, shares his insights on the importance of both parties ensuring they are correctly insured for any potential litigation moving forward. 

As part of our commitment to our members, we’re always looking for ways that we can enhance our members’ benefits, and we’re very pleased to announce an upgrade in our CPD platform provider, from March 1st 2024.

It’s easy to fall out of love with a career you’ve spent years training for, especially when the reality doesn’t meet your expectations. Or when you feel you are not quite as good as you thought you’d be. 

James Thomson is the founder and director of a marketing agency called MediaTasks, based in London. Densura came to know Jame through TrafficTasks™, his specialised programme for dentists looking to hit new levels with their marketing.

At Densura, one of our key partners is Aesthetics Entrepreneurs. Founded by Richard Crawford-Small, a sales and marketing consultant with multiple positions across the aesthetics market for the past 20 years, Aesthetics Entrepreneurs both mentors and gives business advice to help clinicians and dentists establish a facial aesthetics arm of their business.

As a dental indemnity insurance provider, our primary concern is the wellbeing of dental professionals and the sustainability of their practices. The recent report by England’s Health Ombudsman highlights the increasing challenges faced by dental practitioners in the NHS, including rising complaints, upheld grievances, and systemic barriers to care.

Densura dental Indemnity came into being 10 years ago, not via a speculative commercial approach, but because leading dentists and the corporate dental provider they represented – Oasis – saw a glaring need for change.

As we continue our series on the “Five Reasons to Switch Your Dental Indemnity Insurance Provider”, the first question many people ask is about the ease of switching. Is it a straightforward process to switch to Densura?

In May 2022, a new Health and Care Bill mandating a licensing regime for injectable cosmetic treatments received Royal Assent. Simply put, this means all clinicians must hold a license to carry out non-surgical, injectable cosmetic treatments.

I had an interesting chat with “dentist A” today. He had received a complaint about an implant placement. His patient had been to see another dentist (dentist B) because of food packing associated with the newly fitted bridge.

It may sound obvious, but when treating a patient, the best way to keep safe is doing the right thing.
In the course of undertaking dental treatment, unexpected events may occur that compromise or complicate the treatment being provided.

Spending thousands of pounds on something one hopes never to use seems counter-intuitive. But it may, given certain circumstances, turn out to be the most important purchase you ever make.

GDC investigations come in many forms. Most relate to clinical practice; how a registrant’s physical and mental condition can affect their ability to do their job, failures in patient care, discrimination against patients, breaches in patient confidentiality and poor record-keeping, to name a few.

Mrs S, aged 55, was treated by her regular dentist Dr M for toothache.
An examination established that the lower left first molar, which had a large amalgam restoration, was tender to percussion.

It has been announced that Monday 19 September 2022, the date of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral, will be a national bank holiday to allow individuals and businesses to pay their respects. But what does this mean for you?

77% of dentists feel they are practising defensive dentistry – it’s no surprise, considering that medical indemnity claims are increasingly being brought by patients, a rise which shows no signs of stopping. But what is defensive dentistry? Are you practising in this way and – if so – what can you do about it?

All clinicians know the importance of dental records. Many write extremely comprehensive notes, whilst others rely very heavily on auto-notes and auto templates. These can be helpful but can also lead to inconsistencies.

We are so proud of how far we have come as a company. Since Densura came into existence, our sole mission has been to find the best deals for our dentists – broad, secure insurance cover at a fair price.

Just before Christmas the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Sajid Javid, announced that in accordance with the recommendations of the independent inquiry into the issues raised by former surgeon Ian Paterson, the government would be bringing forward proposals for reforming the provision of indemnity in 2022.

Dr H is a popular and competent dentist who has worked in a suburban practice for nearly 10 years and knows his regular patients well.

There can be little more distressing than to receive a letter from a solicitor. They invariably appear unpleasant with words such as ‘allege’ and ‘negligence’ liberally scattered through the text.

The one thing that we can all agree on is that dentistry is very difficult. Many patients provide considerable challenges.

I have spent nearly 40 years on the roller coaster called dentistry. I have survived a variety of ups and downs, influenced by politics, finance, legislation and opinions on best practice. Overall, in that time, there can be no doubt that dentistry has improved. The range and quality of materials and equipment has developed to the extent that, in capable hands, wondrous outcomes are now possible.

All dentists occasionally run into trouble. Commonly, it is an allegation about attitude. But many issues arise about the treatment provided, complications arising afterwards, costs, and the options for treatment. Sometimes, however, a problem arises that you could not forecast.