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Insurance Solutions for Hygienists
As a member of the British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT), you can benefit from our experience in helping healthcare professionals in a wide range of healthcare sectors for over 30 years. We have been working with the BSDHT for over 25 years. Our mission is to help BSDHT members with their insurance needs.
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Why Hygienists choose Lloyd & Whyte
Specialist Hygienist knowledge
Over 20 years of experience serving hygienist professionals across the UK
Comprehensive coverage
From practice insurance to personal protection, we've got you covered
Dedicated support team
Expert advisers who understand the unique needs of hygienists

We can also help with your professional life.
As a dental hygienist or dental therapist, you might carry and transport your own equipment. We can arrange a comprehensive policy that insures your equipment whilst in transit and provides Liability Insurance within the practice.

Self-Employed Insurance for Hygienists
If you are trading as a self-employed hygienist or therapist and transporting your own equipment between Practices or using your own larger equipment within a practice, you will need a specialist insurance policy which we can arrange for you. This type of specialised policy will include as standard: Additional BDA member benefits include BDA Good Practice offerings. Whether you’re an independent, multi-site or corporate dental practice, as a BDA Good Practice member, you can benefit from preferential rates on services we offer to support your business.

Optional insurances that can be included in your Self-Employed Insurance policies are as follows:
- Employers’ Liability Insurance – a legal requirement if you employ people to work for you.
- Business Equipment Insurance – insurance for your business equipment which includes loss, theft and accidental damage.
- Stock Insurance – insurance that provides financial protection for any stock you may have.
- Business Interruption Insurance – should you need to stop practicing as a dental hygienist or therapist due to an insured event, Business Interruption Insurance can help reimburse the costs of lost income.
- Personal Accident – if you or your employee become seriously injured or die through accidental bodily injury, this type of insurance can cover compensation costs.
If you run your own practice, we can help with all areas of your business risks, including Practice Insurance, Locum Insurance and Cyber Insurance, along with any other risk your practice might face.
For more information regarding the BSDHT please visit their website.
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| Features | Comparison Sites | Direct Insurers | Lloyd & Whyte |
|---|---|---|---|
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| Independent & impartial advice | No | No | Yes |
| Specialist expertise & advice | No | Limited | Yes |
| Tailored policy recommendations | No | Limited | Yes |
| Personal account manager | No | No | Yes |
| Claims advocacy & support | No | Limited | Yes |
| Healthcare sector specialists | No | No | Yes |
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