Tailored Professional Liability insurance for dental hygienists and assistants
Coverage to protect against the specific risks you face as a dental hygienist or assistant.
The importance of Professional Liability insurance for dental hygienists and assistants
Making smiles bright and healthy is the name of your game. As a dental hygienist or assistant, you’re responsible for hands-on treatment of your patients and you’re also tasked with other important duties to assist your dental office in providing great service.
But sadly, malpractice lawsuits against dental hygienists and assistants are growing in numbers. From delayed detection of periodontal disease to an injury during a cleaning to failure to keep patient records current—a patient who feels wronged, rightfully or not, can be quick to sue.
Lockton Affinity Health’s Professional Liability insurance is tailored exclusively for dental hygienists and assistants. It covers defense costs and judgments or settlements that result from a claim against you, plus pays you for lost wages while defending a claim.
Pricing for dental hygienist and assistant Professional Liability insurance
For a limit of $500,000 occurrence / $500,000 aggregate,
coverage begins at:
Student
$20
PER YEAR*
Professional
$57
PER YEAR*
Additional limit options include:
• $1,000,000 occurrence / $1,000,000 aggregate
• $1,000,000 occurrence / $3,000,000 aggregate
• $2,000,000 occurrence /$4,000,000 aggregate
*Before applicable taxes and/or fees
Coverage details for dental hygienist and assistant Professional Liability insurance
Broad Professional Liability coverage
• Multiple limit options for students, employed and self-employed professionals
• Payment for attorney fees and court costs resulting from damages and claims
• Receive up to $500 per day for loss of earnings due to attendance at trial, hearing, mediation, etc.
• Payment for professional license complaint investigation expenses
General Liability coverage included automatically
• Personal Injury and Advertising Liability coverage
• Medical expenses arising from bodily injury as a result of a covered accident
• Up to $500 per accident for the property of others in your care, custody or control
Get Professional Liability coverage for dental hygienists and assistants
Through our fully integrated system, you can get a quote, apply and buy a Professional Liability insurance policy online in a just few minutes. Your coverage begins the day after you apply, or you can choose an effective date in the future to fit your exact needs.
Get your free quote and purchase your dental hygienists and assistants liability insurance online today.
Why dental hygienists and assistants need personal coverage
The best protection against a malpractice claim is a dentistry liability insurance policy. While you may be covered through your dental office, that coverage may exclude coverage if a claimant solely names you, the hygienist or assistant, in a lawsuit. That’s a huge risk to take, and the reason why securing your own personal Professional Liability policy is your best defense.
This Professional Liability coverage is the smart choice for dental hygienists and assistants.
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