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Ceasing practice


I am a dentist and am going to start doing orthodontic treatment, do I need to add this to my policy?
06 May 2021

Your policy covers you broadly for the practice of dentistry, and for all procedures within your scope of practice. Therefore, orthodontic treatment is automatically covered, providing it is within your scope of practice. There is a specific category for Specialist Orthodontics which you should select if you are registered in that capacity.


Returning to work after cessation of practice


I am a dentist and am going to start doing orthodontic treatment, do I need to add this to my policy?
06 May 2021

Your policy covers you broadly for the practice of dentistry, and for all procedures within your scope of practice. Therefore, orthodontic treatment is automatically covered, providing it is within your scope of practice. There is a specific category for Specialist Orthodontics which you should select if you are registered in that capacity.


Overseas applicants


I am a dentist and am going to start doing orthodontic treatment, do I need to add this to my policy?
06 May 2021

Your policy covers you broadly for the practice of dentistry, and for all procedures within your scope of practice. Therefore, orthodontic treatment is automatically covered, providing it is within your scope of practice. There is a specific category for Specialist Orthodontics which you should select if you are registered in that capacity.


Amending your policy


I am a dentist and am going to start doing orthodontic treatment, do I need to add this to my policy?

May 6, 2021, 01:52 AM
Anchor:

Your policy covers you broadly for the practice of dentistry, and for all procedures within your scope of practice. Therefore, orthodontic treatment is automatically covered, providing it is within your scope of practice. There is a specific category for Specialist Orthodontics which you should select if you are registered in that capacity.


Defined practice and procedures


I am a dentist and am going to start doing orthodontic treatment, do I need to add this to my policy?

May 6, 2021, 01:52 AM
Anchor:

Your policy covers you broadly for the practice of dentistry, and for all procedures within your scope of practice. Therefore, orthodontic treatment is automatically covered, providing it is within your scope of practice. There is a specific category for Specialist Orthodontics which you should select if you are registered in that capacity.


Renewal


I am a dentist and am going to start doing orthodontic treatment, do I need to add this to my policy?

May 6, 2021, 01:52 AM
Anchor:

Your policy covers you broadly for the practice of dentistry, and for all procedures within your scope of practice. Therefore, orthodontic treatment is automatically covered, providing it is within your scope of practice. There is a specific category for Specialist Orthodontics which you should select if you are registered in that capacity.


New member enquiries / obtaining a quote


I am a dentist and am going to start doing orthodontic treatment, do I need to add this to my policy?

May 6, 2021, 01:52 AM
Anchor:

Your policy covers you broadly for the practice of dentistry, and for all procedures within your scope of practice. Therefore, orthodontic treatment is automatically covered, providing it is within your scope of practice. There is a specific category for Specialist Orthodontics which you should select if you are registered in that capacity.


Payment options


I am a dentist and am going to start doing orthodontic treatment, do I need to add this to my policy?

May 6, 2021, 01:52 AM
Anchor:

Your policy covers you broadly for the practice of dentistry, and for all procedures within your scope of practice. Therefore, orthodontic treatment is automatically covered, providing it is within your scope of practice. There is a specific category for Specialist Orthodontics which you should select if you are registered in that capacity.


Public liability insurance


I am a dentist and am going to start doing orthodontic treatment, do I need to add this to my policy?

May 6, 2021, 01:52 AM
Anchor:

Your policy covers you broadly for the practice of dentistry, and for all procedures within your scope of practice. Therefore, orthodontic treatment is automatically covered, providing it is within your scope of practice. There is a specific category for Specialist Orthodontics which you should select if you are registered in that capacity.


Students and new graduates


I am a dentist and am going to start doing orthodontic treatment, do I need to add this to my policy?

May 6, 2021, 01:52 AM
Anchor:

Your policy covers you broadly for the practice of dentistry, and for all procedures within your scope of practice. Therefore, orthodontic treatment is automatically covered, providing it is within your scope of practice. There is a specific category for Specialist Orthodontics which you should select if you are registered in that capacity.


CPD


I am a dentist and am going to start doing orthodontic treatment, do I need to add this to my policy?

May 6, 2021, 01:52 AM
Anchor:

Your policy covers you broadly for the practice of dentistry, and for all procedures within your scope of practice. Therefore, orthodontic treatment is automatically covered, providing it is within your scope of practice. There is a specific category for Specialist Orthodontics which you should select if you are registered in that capacity.


Case history and your premiums


I am a dentist and am going to start doing orthodontic treatment, do I need to add this to my policy?

May 6, 2021, 01:52 AM
Anchor:

Your policy covers you broadly for the practice of dentistry, and for all procedures within your scope of practice. Therefore, orthodontic treatment is automatically covered, providing it is within your scope of practice. There is a specific category for Specialist Orthodontics which you should select if you are registered in that capacity.


General enquiries


I am a dentist and am going to start doing orthodontic treatment, do I need to add this to my policy?

May 6, 2021, 01:52 AM
Anchor:

Your policy covers you broadly for the practice of dentistry, and for all procedures within your scope of practice. Therefore, orthodontic treatment is automatically covered, providing it is within your scope of practice. There is a specific category for Specialist Orthodontics which you should select if you are registered in that capacity.

I am a dentist and am going to start doing orthodontic treatment, do I need to add this to my policy?

May 6, 2021, 01:52 AM
Anchor:

Your policy covers you broadly for the practice of dentistry, and for all procedures within your scope of practice. Therefore, orthodontic treatment is automatically covered, providing it is within your scope of practice. There is a specific category for Specialist Orthodontics which you should select if you are registered in that capacity.

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