2015, issue 1

Practising in harmony

John Makin DDU dento-legal adviser
ByJohn Makin
Published21 February 2015
Don't let business disputes become a war of attrition. No one wins.

If a dispute does arise between members of the practice, a dental professional’s ethical duty to maintain public confidence must trump business rivalry

This page was correct at publication on 21/02/2015. Any guidance is intended as general guidance for members only. If you are a member and need specific advice relating to your own circumstances, please contact one of our advisers.

John Makin
Dento-Legal Consultant

John Makin BDS PgDL PgCDE FHEA served as head of the DDU until 2026 and remains at the DDU as a Dento-Legal Consultant. He qualified in Manchester in 1983 and has worked as a general dental practitioner in Lancashire and Devon before joining the DDU as a Dento-Legal Adviser. He was involved with foundation training for many years as both a trainer and VT adviser/training programme director with the Manchester and Exeter DFT schemes.

Practising in harmony