DDU

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…

Blog

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

Number of compensation claims exceeding £100,000 quadruples

The number of claims exceeding £100,000 in compensation and legal costs against dentists has quadrupled, according to the DDU. The…

Dentistry

Root canal treatment claims jump 42% in the last five years

Root canal treatment claims are up 42% in the last five years, according to the Dental Defence Union (DDU). Over…

Endodontics

Concerns over the growing level of pressure dentists work under

Rupert Hoppenbrouwers has voiced concern over the level of pressure dentists are working under as he steps down from the DDU.…

Dentistry

New advice on raising concerns

New advice has been given to help dental professionals who think a colleague’s behaviour is putting people at risk. The…

Dentistry

Rupert Hoppenbrouwers and Bryan Harvey step down at the top of the DDU

The DDU has announced Rupert Hoppenbrouwers and Bryan Harvey will step down towards the end of 2016. John Makin will take…

Dentistry

A record number of claims and complaints cases reported

A record number of claims and complaints cases against healthcare professionals has been reported by the DDU. In its 2014…

Dentistry