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Ceasing practice


What do I need to do when I cease practice?
04 May 2021

The Dental Board of Australia Registration Standard: Professional Indemnity Insurance Arrangements provide that when you cease practice, you must take out run-off cover for matters arising from previous practice as a registered healthcare practitioner that would otherwise not be covered. There are different options available to our members when they cease practice, dependant upon whether or not the cessation is temporary or permanent. These options are outlined below.


Returning to work after cessation of practice


What do I need to do when I cease practice?
04 May 2021

The Dental Board of Australia Registration Standard: Professional Indemnity Insurance Arrangements provide that when you cease practice, you must take out run-off cover for matters arising from previous practice as a registered healthcare practitioner that would otherwise not be covered. There are different options available to our members when they cease practice, dependant upon whether or not the cessation is temporary or permanent. These options are outlined below.


Overseas applicants


What do I need to do when I cease practice?
04 May 2021

The Dental Board of Australia Registration Standard: Professional Indemnity Insurance Arrangements provide that when you cease practice, you must take out run-off cover for matters arising from previous practice as a registered healthcare practitioner that would otherwise not be covered. There are different options available to our members when they cease practice, dependant upon whether or not the cessation is temporary or permanent. These options are outlined below.


Amending your policy


What do I need to do when I cease practice?

May 4, 2021, 03:57 AM
Anchor:

The Dental Board of Australia Registration Standard: Professional Indemnity Insurance Arrangements provide that when you cease practice, you must take out run-off cover for matters arising from previous practice as a registered healthcare practitioner that would otherwise not be covered. There are different options available to our members when they cease practice, dependant upon whether or not the cessation is temporary or permanent. These options are outlined below.


Defined practice and procedures


What do I need to do when I cease practice?

May 4, 2021, 03:57 AM
Anchor:

The Dental Board of Australia Registration Standard: Professional Indemnity Insurance Arrangements provide that when you cease practice, you must take out run-off cover for matters arising from previous practice as a registered healthcare practitioner that would otherwise not be covered. There are different options available to our members when they cease practice, dependant upon whether or not the cessation is temporary or permanent. These options are outlined below.


Renewal


What do I need to do when I cease practice?

May 4, 2021, 03:57 AM
Anchor:

The Dental Board of Australia Registration Standard: Professional Indemnity Insurance Arrangements provide that when you cease practice, you must take out run-off cover for matters arising from previous practice as a registered healthcare practitioner that would otherwise not be covered. There are different options available to our members when they cease practice, dependant upon whether or not the cessation is temporary or permanent. These options are outlined below.


New member enquiries / obtaining a quote


What do I need to do when I cease practice?

May 4, 2021, 03:57 AM
Anchor:

The Dental Board of Australia Registration Standard: Professional Indemnity Insurance Arrangements provide that when you cease practice, you must take out run-off cover for matters arising from previous practice as a registered healthcare practitioner that would otherwise not be covered. There are different options available to our members when they cease practice, dependant upon whether or not the cessation is temporary or permanent. These options are outlined below.


Payment options


What do I need to do when I cease practice?

May 4, 2021, 03:57 AM
Anchor:

The Dental Board of Australia Registration Standard: Professional Indemnity Insurance Arrangements provide that when you cease practice, you must take out run-off cover for matters arising from previous practice as a registered healthcare practitioner that would otherwise not be covered. There are different options available to our members when they cease practice, dependant upon whether or not the cessation is temporary or permanent. These options are outlined below.


Public liability insurance


What do I need to do when I cease practice?

May 4, 2021, 03:57 AM
Anchor:

The Dental Board of Australia Registration Standard: Professional Indemnity Insurance Arrangements provide that when you cease practice, you must take out run-off cover for matters arising from previous practice as a registered healthcare practitioner that would otherwise not be covered. There are different options available to our members when they cease practice, dependant upon whether or not the cessation is temporary or permanent. These options are outlined below.


Students and new graduates


What do I need to do when I cease practice?

May 4, 2021, 03:57 AM
Anchor:

The Dental Board of Australia Registration Standard: Professional Indemnity Insurance Arrangements provide that when you cease practice, you must take out run-off cover for matters arising from previous practice as a registered healthcare practitioner that would otherwise not be covered. There are different options available to our members when they cease practice, dependant upon whether or not the cessation is temporary or permanent. These options are outlined below.


CPD


What do I need to do when I cease practice?

May 4, 2021, 03:57 AM
Anchor:

The Dental Board of Australia Registration Standard: Professional Indemnity Insurance Arrangements provide that when you cease practice, you must take out run-off cover for matters arising from previous practice as a registered healthcare practitioner that would otherwise not be covered. There are different options available to our members when they cease practice, dependant upon whether or not the cessation is temporary or permanent. These options are outlined below.


Case history and your premiums


What do I need to do when I cease practice?

May 4, 2021, 03:57 AM
Anchor:

The Dental Board of Australia Registration Standard: Professional Indemnity Insurance Arrangements provide that when you cease practice, you must take out run-off cover for matters arising from previous practice as a registered healthcare practitioner that would otherwise not be covered. There are different options available to our members when they cease practice, dependant upon whether or not the cessation is temporary or permanent. These options are outlined below.


General enquiries


What do I need to do when I cease practice?

May 4, 2021, 03:57 AM
Anchor:

The Dental Board of Australia Registration Standard: Professional Indemnity Insurance Arrangements provide that when you cease practice, you must take out run-off cover for matters arising from previous practice as a registered healthcare practitioner that would otherwise not be covered. There are different options available to our members when they cease practice, dependant upon whether or not the cessation is temporary or permanent. These options are outlined below.

What do I need to do when I cease practice?

May 4, 2021, 03:57 AM
Anchor:

The Dental Board of Australia Registration Standard: Professional Indemnity Insurance Arrangements provide that when you cease practice, you must take out run-off cover for matters arising from previous practice as a registered healthcare practitioner that would otherwise not be covered. There are different options available to our members when they cease practice, dependant upon whether or not the cessation is temporary or permanent. These options are outlined below.

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