About to graduate

About to graduate?

Class of 2020 graduates who sign up before 31 December 2020 will receive Dental Protection membership and indemnity insurance until 30 June 2022 at no cost!

Once you start work you will need to ensure you have access to the best possible risk management advice and guidance. Become a graduate member and receive a whole range of benefits to help support you as you prepare for your future career, including access to 18 months of indemnity.

As a member of DPL you are able to apply at the same time for a Professional Indemnity Insurance Policy with $40m of cover underwritten by MDA National Insurance Pty Ltd (MDANI).*

We know you have a lot on your mind following graduation but we recommend you try to organise your graduate membership as soon as you can, and take full advantage of the membership package.

*The maximum limit of indemnity is $40,000,000 in the aggregate with the maximum limit of indemnity for any one claim under the policy not exceeding $20,000,000 during the period of insurance.

Graduate membership with a difference!

DPL has extensive experience of protecting and supporting the dental profession in Australia. We provide colleague to colleague support through a team of six dento-legal advisers. Our team also has access to the expert input from DPL’s Australian Advisory Panel (spanning general and specialist practice, hospital, university, community and defence forces dentistry) and a large panel of other experienced clinical experts based throughout Australia. All this is backed up by one of the biggest and most experienced team of dento-legal advisers in the world, based in the UK, including a dedicated team of eight senior advisers (including the Dental Director) with first-hand experience of Australian cases.

Such experience ensures appropriate assistance and advice on problems relating to the practice of dentistry, including advice on law and ethics and the management of potentially difficult situations. DPL uses several specialist firms of solicitors working across each State and Territory of Australia, some of whom have worked with DPL continuously for 20 or 30 years.

To join, simply complete and return the Dental Protection and MDA Dental Student Application and Proposal form

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Get in touch!

We understand this is a hectic time for you so we want to support you as much as possible now, and as you start work. Please get in touch with your school contact if you have any questions regarding membership or need advice or assistance as you prepare for work.

Benefits of graduate membership:

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Access to 18 Months' Extended Indemnity

You receive 18 months’ indemnity from the date you start work. If you sign up by 31 December in your graduating year this gives you full cover for 18 months, at no extra cost. As a member of DPL you are able to apply at the same time for a professional indemnity insurance.

As a member of DPL you are able to apply for a Professional Indemnity Insurance Policy with $40m of cover underwritten by MDA National Insurance Pty Ltd (MDANI).

*The maximum limit of indemnity is $40,000,000 in the aggregate with the maximum limit of indemnity for any one claim under the policy not exceeding $20,000,000 during the period of insurance.
Support When You Need It

You can access advice, request assistance with claims for negligence, damages and the associated legal costs and receive support when you need it from a large team of dentolegal advisers who are here to help. During normal daytime working hours or in an emergency, we have someone to take your calls, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Assistance with Complaints

Whether you are facing a complaint to the Dental Board or disciplinary proceedings, our advisers and case consultants will work closely together on your behalf. We can help you navigate the ethical and legal maze, and are here to support you every step of the way, should you need it.

We can help you formulate a response to a complaint and assist and support you through to its resolution. We can work with you to look at why complaints arise and how to minimise the risks of recurrence.

Should you attract adverse publicity, we can issue press statements and act as a spokesperson to the media to shield you as far as possible from having to deal directly with the press.
Confidential Counselling Service

We offer access to a counselling service if you are suffering from stress and anxiety as a result of complaints, claims, or dental council hearings. This service is tailored to your requirements and delivered by fully trained, qualified and registered psychologists and counsellors, and is entirely independent and confidential.
Education, Events & Risk Management Resources

Gain verifiable continuing professional development at our events, workshops and lecture programmes and via Prism, our online CPD and learning portal, offering a wide range of modules plus access to our award-winning publications.