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Ceasing practice


I surgically place implants, does this mean I need a D4I or D4X category?
07 May 2021

Yes it does. Claims data demonstrate that surgical implant placement accounts for a significant number and expense of claims handled by Dental Protection and so to ensure that members who do not surgically place implants are not subsidising the risk of those members who do, we have established this category.


Returning to work after cessation of practice


I surgically place implants, does this mean I need a D4I or D4X category?
07 May 2021

Yes it does. Claims data demonstrate that surgical implant placement accounts for a significant number and expense of claims handled by Dental Protection and so to ensure that members who do not surgically place implants are not subsidising the risk of those members who do, we have established this category.


Overseas applicants


I surgically place implants, does this mean I need a D4I or D4X category?
07 May 2021

Yes it does. Claims data demonstrate that surgical implant placement accounts for a significant number and expense of claims handled by Dental Protection and so to ensure that members who do not surgically place implants are not subsidising the risk of those members who do, we have established this category.


Amending your policy


I surgically place implants, does this mean I need a D4I or D4X category?

May 7, 2021, 03:01 AM
Anchor:

Yes it does. Claims data demonstrate that surgical implant placement accounts for a significant number and expense of claims handled by Dental Protection and so to ensure that members who do not surgically place implants are not subsidising the risk of those members who do, we have established this category.


Defined practice and procedures


I surgically place implants, does this mean I need a D4I or D4X category?

May 7, 2021, 03:01 AM
Anchor:

Yes it does. Claims data demonstrate that surgical implant placement accounts for a significant number and expense of claims handled by Dental Protection and so to ensure that members who do not surgically place implants are not subsidising the risk of those members who do, we have established this category.


Renewal


I surgically place implants, does this mean I need a D4I or D4X category?

May 7, 2021, 03:01 AM
Anchor:

Yes it does. Claims data demonstrate that surgical implant placement accounts for a significant number and expense of claims handled by Dental Protection and so to ensure that members who do not surgically place implants are not subsidising the risk of those members who do, we have established this category.


New member enquiries / obtaining a quote


I surgically place implants, does this mean I need a D4I or D4X category?

May 7, 2021, 03:01 AM
Anchor:

Yes it does. Claims data demonstrate that surgical implant placement accounts for a significant number and expense of claims handled by Dental Protection and so to ensure that members who do not surgically place implants are not subsidising the risk of those members who do, we have established this category.


Payment options


I surgically place implants, does this mean I need a D4I or D4X category?

May 7, 2021, 03:01 AM
Anchor:

Yes it does. Claims data demonstrate that surgical implant placement accounts for a significant number and expense of claims handled by Dental Protection and so to ensure that members who do not surgically place implants are not subsidising the risk of those members who do, we have established this category.


Public liability insurance


I surgically place implants, does this mean I need a D4I or D4X category?

May 7, 2021, 03:01 AM
Anchor:

Yes it does. Claims data demonstrate that surgical implant placement accounts for a significant number and expense of claims handled by Dental Protection and so to ensure that members who do not surgically place implants are not subsidising the risk of those members who do, we have established this category.


Students and new graduates


I surgically place implants, does this mean I need a D4I or D4X category?

May 7, 2021, 03:01 AM
Anchor:

Yes it does. Claims data demonstrate that surgical implant placement accounts for a significant number and expense of claims handled by Dental Protection and so to ensure that members who do not surgically place implants are not subsidising the risk of those members who do, we have established this category.


CPD


I surgically place implants, does this mean I need a D4I or D4X category?

May 7, 2021, 03:01 AM
Anchor:

Yes it does. Claims data demonstrate that surgical implant placement accounts for a significant number and expense of claims handled by Dental Protection and so to ensure that members who do not surgically place implants are not subsidising the risk of those members who do, we have established this category.


Case history and your premiums


I surgically place implants, does this mean I need a D4I or D4X category?

May 7, 2021, 03:01 AM
Anchor:

Yes it does. Claims data demonstrate that surgical implant placement accounts for a significant number and expense of claims handled by Dental Protection and so to ensure that members who do not surgically place implants are not subsidising the risk of those members who do, we have established this category.


General enquiries


I surgically place implants, does this mean I need a D4I or D4X category?

May 7, 2021, 03:01 AM
Anchor:

Yes it does. Claims data demonstrate that surgical implant placement accounts for a significant number and expense of claims handled by Dental Protection and so to ensure that members who do not surgically place implants are not subsidising the risk of those members who do, we have established this category.

I surgically place implants, does this mean I need a D4I or D4X category?

May 7, 2021, 03:01 AM
Anchor:

Yes it does. Claims data demonstrate that surgical implant placement accounts for a significant number and expense of claims handled by Dental Protection and so to ensure that members who do not surgically place implants are not subsidising the risk of those members who do, we have established this category.

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