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Rise in fines for incorrect claiming on exemption of NHS fees
Ensure your patients understand the rules about NHS exemptions to avoid future complaints, the Dental Defence Union (DDU) says. The…
Dentistry
Dentolegal challenges, from dental school to days of leisure
Leo Briggs looks at how you can meet expectations throughout your career, with help from your dental defence organisation. Dental…
Dentistry
Risks with referrals
Alison Large, dento-legal adviser at the DDU, advises on reducing the risks associated with the patient referral process. The making…
Dentistry
Caps for clinical negligence claims don’t got far enough
Recommendations to cap fixing costs for clinical negligence claims don’t go far enough, the DDU claims. The Dental Defence Union…
Dentistry
Having students in the practice
Leo Briggs, deputy head of the DDU, looks at the pros and cons of having a dental student in the…
Dentistry
Dental practices warned against using mobiles to capture patient data
Personal mobile devices, tablets or computers should never be used to capture and store patient data, the DDU has warned. These…
Dentistry
Mastering marketing your practice
With dental practices increasingly relying upon a wide range of media and marketing techniques to promote themselves, David Lauder explains…
Dentistry
Dealing with a direct approach from the media
Debbie Herbst explores the impact of both off and online media channels. At the DDU, we frequently assist members who…
Dentistry
Responding to a complaint
Unfortunately, most dental professionals will receive a complaint from a patient at some time in their career. Dental Defence Union…
Orthodontics
Dentists’ concern over negative online reviews grows
Dental professionals are becoming increasingly concerned over receiving negative online reviews, a new study has found. The study found that…
Dentistry
Treating patients at home
Rupert Hoppenbrouwers outlines some of the hurdles faced when offering domiciliary care. A surgery is the ideal place to give…
Dentistry
New calls to introduce limits on legal fees
The DDU is calling on the government to introduce limits on the legal fees for dental negligence claims. These calls…
Dentistry
The DDU – an informed choice
As a not-for-profit mutual organisation, The DDU is owned by its members, rather than shareholders. We exist to represent dental…
Young Dentist
Complaints are a hot topic
John Makin offers advice on the complaints handling process. Last year, the DDU’s dentolegal advice line received more than 2,500…
Blog
Beware of mistakes that could threaten your career
A mistake which casts doubt on your honesty and integrity can attract attention from the GDC, says John Makin. At…
Young Dentist
Thinking of recording dental consultations?
Leo Briggs, deputy head of the DDU, explores the increase in recorded consultations and how these can benefit both patient…
Dentistry
Responding to a complaint
Unfortunately, most dental professionals will receive a complaint from a patient at some time in their career. Dental Defence Union…
Orthodontics
The fundamental pillars of dentistry
John Makin reflects on the GDC’s latest plans for reform. Few would disagree with the stated aim in the GDC’s…
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Do you prioritise your health?
Eric Easson says it is crucial that dentists prioritise their own health as well as the health of their patients.…
Dentistry