Benefits

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

  • Clinical negligence
    You can request indemnity for clinical negligence claims (not applicable to public or employer indemnity) and Good Samaritan acts worldwide
  • Advice and legal representation
    You can request advice and legal representation for disciplinary and regulatory proceedings and criminal investigations related to your professional practice
  • Complaints support
    Talk to us about how to respond to and resolve patient complaints
  • Dentolegal advice
    Contact us for dentolegal advice, including out of hours emergency support 24/7
  • Expert legal team
    Access to dedicated expert legal team which may include clinical negligence solicitors, dentolegal consultants and professional claims managers
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  • Professional development workshops and online courses
    CPD verified workshops and online seminars to develop your communication and risk management skills
  • Risk management resources
    Access to online publications and case reports
  • Confidential counselling service
    Access to our confidential counselling service to support you through a stressful case or claim
  • Help with unwanted media attention
    Expert support including preparing statements and responding to the media on your behalf
  • To join or find out more information on Dental Protection indemnity please visit dentalprotection.org/south-africa or email dpmembership@sada.co.za