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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
The dento-legal climate is worsening, claims Rupert Hoppenbrouwers
Rupert Hoppenbrouwers has claimed the dento-legal climate is worsening with rising expectations from patients. The head of the DDU explained at…
Dentistry
Claims for dental implants rise by 41%
Claims against dental professionals for dental implants have risen by 41% for the period from 2009-2013. Figures from a study in…
Implant dentistry
Manage expectations with orthodontic treatment
Managing expectation can mitigate the risk of patient complaints in orthodontic treatment, says UK-wide dental defence organisation MDDUS MDDUS has…
Orthodontics
Dental professionals must ensure patients are aware of risks
Dental professionals must ensure patients are aware of material risks and of any alternative treatments when obtaining consent. The warnings…
Dentistry
Avoid social sins
DDU dento-legal adviser, Sue N’Jie, looks at the ethical use of social media and what is expected of dental professionals…
Dentistry