Medicare and the CDBS
Medicare, CDBS and Mobile Dental Services Dentists who practice in association with oral health therapists with children using their provider number with the CDBS need to be aware of
Lost and Alone ?
A little while ago, I got a call from a dentist who was in a fair bit of strife. He was getting conflicting advice from his association, its advisors
Casuals Redefined.
The recent decision of the the case of WORKPAC PTY LTD v ROSSATO & ORS [2021] HCA 23 has many applications for dentists and their employees. The judgement statement of
DON’T PANIC!
After decades of practicing dentistry I received a notification from the national regulator. It was a totally unexpected surprise and shocking news to me. I sought out Mr Brad Wright to
All at sea ?
Navigating the dental regulation seas can be tricky. If you receive a complaint or notification or a show cause, understandably it’s as if you’re all alone in a storm at
Dental Complaints are different….
With 35 years experience as a dentist and 15 years as a lawyer and over 10 as a barrister - I can understand and help you to present the best
Orthodontic Induced Root Resorption
ORTHODONTIC INDUCED EXTERNAL APICAL ROOT RESPORPTION (OIEARR) - you do warn about it right ? Recently, I had cause to look at this issue and relevant warnings and the incidence
PI- Not an ‘Option’.
There are some serious repercussions of dentist do not have appropriate insurance. The WA State Administrative Tribunal recently found that a Western Australian dentist engaged in professional misconduct by practising
Confused about Contracts for Dentists ?
SOME GENERALITIES AROUND DENTIST AGREEMENTS (This is provided as general information. It is NOT legal advice.Always seek legal advice about these matters about your individual circumstances) (EA- Employment; ICA-Independent Contractor
BUPA ANCILLARY RULES
BUPA has sent correspondence recently, advising of changed terms for ancillary providers. This brief commentary addresses the effect of the terms and conditions. This Commentary is not legal advice.