Cyber-attacks are a constant threat to individuals and businesses. From malware to phishing, cyber security risks are on the rise and attacks are becoming more sophisticated. While you may think yo...

In business, continuity is the key baseline for success.  It might seem obvious, but it’s surprising how many people rely on your business opening its doors everyday.

Too often b...

Technology has not only revolutionised the way we think, communicate and do business… It’s changed the way we need to protect ourselves.

Cybercrime is one of the fastest growing...

Although social media can open the door to an exciting online community, it has made it harder to separate yourself from your professional life.

Here’s fiv...

When the worst happens, you want to know you’re completely covered.

A vast majority of business owners are underinsured and shockingly they don’t even know about it. This i...

Did you know that you and your business could be held liable for the actions of your employees even if it wasn’t you providing the treatment? As a owner practitioner you are exposed to a mult...

To promise too much and overstep your competency can be paralleled with stories from Greek mythology writes NSW Advisory Services Peer Advisor, Dr Roger Dennett

Greek mythology tell...

This article is written by Kellie Dell’Oro, Principle – Meridian Lawyers

Case scenario: The patient issued proceedings seeking compensation for the cost of ...

By Dr Sarah Jones – NSW Advisory Services Peer Advisor

As dentists, we have an obligation to examine all intraoral tissues, not just the teeth and ...

Author: Tamir Katz, Special Counsel, Meridian Lawyers

In this case,...

Once upon a time we graduated, applied for and received a Provider Number from the Department of Health and Ageing. This number is specific to a location and any dental practitioner working in mult...

“Probable not possible”
A review of the High Court decision in Tabet v Gett (April 2010)

This medical negligence case has finally resolved the issue of w...

During a five-month treatment period, the following allegations were made by a female patient via letters of complaint:

• “I...

The patient was a 40-something single mother in the country. She had survived the good times and the bad, during which she attended the same family dentist since her teenage years. She had good rap...

‘A Bridge Too Far’ is the title of Cornelius Ryan’s epic reconstruction of the British Army’s parachute and armoured thrust across Holland to the Rhine and Germany in late 1...

Unfortunately, with all the very best of intentions and with all the professional training, skill, care and experience the dental team may exhibit, things don’t necessarily turn out as expect...

“What’s done is done.” (Macbeth) encapsulates that critical aspect of Dental Implant Surgery: it’s not reversible without conseq...

Advertising compliance has been on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency’s radar recently, with Meridian Lawyers assisting a number of health practitioners, including dental pr...

In this article, warnings and prognosis as they relate to endodontics will be explored in more detail and will hopefully provide a guide in the decision making process. Additionally, if the clinici...