DDU

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