DDU

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…

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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

GDC responds to claims its investigations are causing ‘serious health problems’

The General Dental Council (GDC) has responded to claims its investigations are causing serious health issues for some dental professionals.…

Dentistry

GDC investigations leading to serious health problems

GDC investigations, negligence claims and increasing patient demands are causing some dental professionals to suffer serious health issues. A survey…

Dentistry

Dental neglect and child protection

Angela Love looks at whether children with extensive decay should be classed as being the victims of dental neglect. The…

Dentistry

‘Friendly’ fire

Too many complaints about dental colleagues are going straight through to the GDC, John Makin says. When I was a…

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New plans to impose fixed limits on legal fees

The Department of Health has launched plans to impose fixed limits on fees charged by lawyers for lower value negligence…

Dentistry

Do you prioritise perio?

Leo Briggs, deputy head of the DDU, says dental professionals have a critical role in ensuring periodontal problems are picked…

Dentistry

Chocolates and alcohol the most popular gifts for dentists

Chocolates and other edible gifts (87%) are the most popular gifts for dentists, according to a new survey. Alcohol (40%)…

Dentistry

GDC showing improvements in its performance

The General Dental Council (GDC) has improved its performance over the last year after ‘significant efforts’. That’s according to the latest…

Dentistry

DDU welcomes introduction of case examiners

The DDU welcomes news the GDC has introduced case examiners to improve the efficiency of the fitness to practise process.…

Dentistry

Rise in the number of dental complaints defended successfully

No compensation is paid in just under 60% of dental complaints and claims, according to the latest figures from the…

Dentistry

In dentistry’s defence

As John Makin becomes the new head of the DDU, Seb Evans talks to him about his role and the…

Dentistry