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Membership information 1800 444 542
Dentolegal advice 1800 444 542

We understand the ever-changing challenges you face as a dental professional and have a range of services to suit you. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, we provide the right support for you.

Need to update your details or renew your membership?

Benefits of membership

Advice and legal representation

Access to professional indemnity insurance underwritten by MDA National Insurance, including $40 million cover in the aggregate*

Dentolegal advice

Advice from our team of dedicated dentolegal consultants and case managers, including out of hours emergency support 24/7

Professional development workshops and online courses

CPD available through workshops and online seminars to develop your communication and risk management skills

Help with unwanted media attention

Expert support including preparing statements and responding to the media on your behalf

Confidential counselling service

Access to our confidential counselling service to support you through a stressful case or claim

Complaints support

Help responding to and resolving patient complaints

Risk management resources

Access to online publications and case reports

*with the maximum limit of indemnity for any one claim under the policy not exceeding $20 million during the period of insurance

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Contact us if you need to update your details.

Tel: 1800 444 542

Email: [email protected]

It is important to keep your details up to date, as any missing or inaccurate information could affect your right to request assistance and, in some circumstances, can result in your membership being cancelled.

 

We’ll be in touch with your renewal documents before the end of your current subscription period. Once you receive your documents, please check your contact details are correct and the grade you are on is appropriate to your professional practice.

You can renew by paying online by credit card or set up a Direct Debit via our secure website. Once your transaction has been processed you will receive your Certificate of Currency and Certificate of Insurance.

Renew and pay online today

If you wish to discuss your renewal, please get in contact using the details below.

Tel: 1800 444 542
Email: [email protected]

 

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© 2010-2023 The Medical Protection Society Limited

DPL Australia Pty Ltd (“DPLA”) is registered in Australia with ABN 24 092 695 933. Dental Protection Limited (“DPL”) is registered in England (No. 2374160) and along with DPLA is part of the Medical Protection Society Limited (“MPS”) group of companies. MPS is registered in England (No. 36142). Both DPL and MPS have their registered office at Level 19, The Shard, 32 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9SG. DPL serves and supports the dental members of MPS. All the benefits of MPS membership are discretionary, as set out in MPS’s Memorandum and Articles of Association.
   
“Dental Protection member” in Australia means a non-indemnity dental member of MPS. Dental Protection members may hold membership independently or in conjunction with membership of the Australian Dental Association (W.A. Branch) Inc. (“ADAWA”).
    
Dental Protection members who hold membership independently need to apply for, and where applicable maintain, an individual Dental Indemnity Policy underwritten by MDA National Insurance Pty Ltd (“MDANI”), ABN 56 058 271 417, AFS Licence No. 238073. MDANI is a wholly-owned subsidiary of MDA National Limited, ABN 67 055 801 771. DPLA is a Corporate Authorised Representative of MDANI with CAR No. 326134. For such Dental Protection members, by agreement with MDANI, DPLA provides point-of-contact member services, case management and colleague-to-colleague support.
    
Dental Protection members who are also ADAWA members need to apply for, and where applicable maintain, an individual Dental Indemnity Policy underwritten by MDANI, which is available in accordance with the provisions of ADAWA membership.
   
None of ADAWA, DPL, DPLA and MPS are insurance companies. Dental Protection® is a registered trademark of MPS.

Before making a decision to buy or hold any products issued by MDANI, please consider your personal circumstances and the Important Information, Policy Wording and any supplementary documentation available by contacting the DPL membership team on 1800 444 542 or via email.