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Clinical negligence is ‘crying out for reform’
The government needs to address the ‘unsustainable’ cost of clinical negligence cases, says the Dental Defence Union (DDU). The organisation…
Dentistry
Five tips to avoid legal trouble in practice
Sarah Buxton, a BSDHT (British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy) partner, shares her top legal tips for dental hygienists and…
Dentistry
How the DDU can support young dentists as an indemnity provider
James Kingham, dentolegal adviser at the Dental Defence Union (DDU), discusses reasons why you should choose the DDU as your…
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What to know when providing facial aesthetics treatment
The DDU’s Jo-Anne Taylor looks at the issues that can crop up when providing facial aesthetics treatments in the last…
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Overseas graduates received harsher fitness to practise sanctions
Dentists who graduated overseas were more likely to receive harsher sanctions if they did not have legal support, GDC figures…
Dentistry
A cautionary tale for keeping dental records
Recording negative actions as well as positive in your dental records is key, says Ian Gordon. All clinicians know the…
Dentistry
COVID-19 – dentolegal Q&As
Dental professionals have contacted the DDU with a variety of dentolegal concerns about the COVID-19 health crisis. Leo Briggs answers…
Dentistry
Online CPD Dentistry Show – Leo Briggs on legal and ethical issues
FMC is launching the Online CPD Dentistry Show, giving you a year’s ECPD from the comfort of your own home.…
Dentistry
Building on existing strengths
Raj Rattan shares his journey with Dental Protection, and what the organisation offers its members What attracted you to working…
Dentistry
The challenges that lie ahead
John Makin predicts which dentolegal stories will be making headlines over the next year. Having worked for the DDU for…
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Five festive tips
Sarah Ide presents five topical tips to help you avoid dentolegal problems over the festive period 1. Accepting gifts It’s…
Young Dentist
Are you facing ethical or dentolegal issues?
DDU members facing ethical or dentolegal issues are encouraged to contact our team for expert advice. Calls are free, confidential…
Dentistry
Dentolegal challenges, from dental school to days of leisure
Leo Briggs looks at how you can meet expectations throughout your career, with help from your dental defence organisation. Dental…
Dentistry