DDU

Four in 10 dentists likely to quit NHS in next five years due to ‘intolerable’ pressures

Four in 10 dentists and doctors are likely to quit the NHS due to ‘intolerable’ pressures in the next five…

Dentistry

Managing patient expectations

‘Several factors may lead a patient to have unrealistic expectations’: Angela Love explains how patient expectations can be successfully managed.…

Dentistry

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GDC reforms – the proof of the pudding

John Makin, head of the Dental Defence Union (DDU) on whether 2023 will be the year that regulatory processes become…

Dentistry

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Avoid the pain of an extraction claim

If a tooth cannot be saved, you’ll want to ensure that the patient is aware of the risks involved and…

Dentistry

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How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 3 December 2022

Missed out on last week’s dental news? Here’s what happened over the past seven days… Overseas registration in dentistry to…

Dentistry

Spike in number of NHS dental complaints, figures show

New figures reveal a small increase in the number of NHS complaints involving primary care dental services. As a result,…

Dentistry

How to protect vulnerable patients

Sue N’Jie discusses factors you should consider when dealing with vulnerable patients. Now more than ever, it’s important for dental…

Dentistry

Organisational duty of candour in Scotland

Simon Kidd, dentolegal adviser at the Dental Defence Union (DDU), explains the duty of candour and what to do when…

Dentistry Scotland

How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 5 November 2022

Missed out on last week’s dental news? Here’s what happened over the past seven days… The Dentistry Club – it’s…

Dentistry

Dentists warned over communicating with patients via private messaging apps

Dentists and dental teams have been warned to act with caution if using private messaging apps to communicate with patients. …

Dentistry

How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 8 October 2022

Missed out on last week’s dental news? Here’s what happened over the past seven days… Adult ADHD and dentistry –…

Dentistry

Regulatory reform is ‘desperately needed’, the DDU states

With the stress levels of dental professionals on the rise, the DDU has urged the government to make regulatory reform…

Dentistry

Putting your communication skills to the test

Sarah Ide explains the many examples of how effective communication can help you through challenging situations you face during your…

Patient management

ARF issue removes dentists from GDC register for months, the DDU warns

‘Hugely disappointing in the current climate’: The DDU has urged dental professionals to take preventative steps when paying the ARF,…

Dentistry

How to improve your team’s communication skills

Angela Love discusses the importance of excellent communication skills in the dental team and tips on how to achieve this.…

Dentistry

John Makin on GDC case delays and the need for action

John Makin, head of the DDU, discusses the PSA report on GDC case delays and the need for government action.…

Dentistry

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Keeping patients informed of plans to go private

It’s important to communicate the changes from NHS to private to your patients, says Rupert Hoppenbrouwers. More dentists are considering…

Dentistry

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Dentistry Scotland – protecting adults and children in Scotland

Simon Kidd, dentolegal adviser at the Dental Defence Union (DDU), looks at what dental professionals need to know with regards…

Dentistry Scotland

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Oral cancer: the importance of early diagnosis

With oral cancer on the rise in the UK, Debbie Herbst discusses the importance of an early diagnosis. Oral cancer,…

Oral health