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Health expert condemns ‘appalling’ attacks on NHS staff amidst violent unrest
The chief executive of a medical defence organisation has issued a statement denouncing growing threats of violence against healthcare workers.…
Dentistry
‘Shocking lack of respect’ – calls for GDC to reconsider High Court appeal
An indemnifier has written to the GDC urging it to reconsider its intention to appeal a High Court ruling that…
Dentistry
Unwanted advances – maintaining professional boundaries
MDDUS advisers sometimes assist members faced with the difficult situation of a patient making romantic advances. The patient may mistake…
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Proactive response to patient complaints
Alan Frame explains why dental practices are experiencing an increase in patient complaints and how to deal with them. A…
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Professionalism: social media risks
Roopinder Brar, medical adviser at MDDUS and Sarah Harford, MDDUS dental adviser, look at the pitfalls dentists face when engaging with…
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DISCover how to transform your communication
Liz Price explains how DISC analysis of your dental team could help improve communication and relieve any tensions amongst colleagues.…
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Things dentists say…’I can only do things one way’
MDDUS dental adviser, Mike Williams, looks at barriers to best practice. If you spend enough time in the company of…
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The best possible outcome for a GDC investigation
MDDUS dental adviser Sarah Harford shares her golden rules for responding to a GDC investigation. GDC – three letters that…
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New consultation launched on healthcare indemnity
The Government has launched a consultation on appropriate indemnity cover for healthcare professionals not covered by state-backed schemes. The consultation is…
Dentistry
MDDUS responds to ‘dental indemnity crisis’
Following the blog on Dentistry.co.uk by Neel Kothari on 22 August entitled ‘Is there a dental indemnity crisis?‘, Aubrey Craig, head…
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MDDUS responds to discount rate change in Scotland
The Scottish government’s decision to follow their English counterparts in cutting the discount rate of personal injury claims is ‘disappointing’, MDDUS…
Dentistry
New discount could lead to jump in compensation payments
Liz Truss, Lord Chancellor, has announced a cut in the discount rate applied to personal injury claims. Rates have dropped…
Dentistry
Dental practices must have licences to play music
Dentists playing music in their practice must have relevant licences or risk legal proceedings, the MDDUS has said. The warnings…
Dentistry
New data shows a rise in the number of women working in dentistry
To mark International Women’s Day, Mydentist has released data that shows around 60% of its employees are female. The dental…
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
Scottish dental company ‘proud’ to win eco award
The Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland (MDDUS) has been awarded the prestigious Carbon Trust Standard for its success…
Dentistry
Dentists have been urged to act swiftly if they have any concerns regarding child protection issues
The advice comes from UK-wide dental defence organisation MDDUS, which is frequently contacted by practitioners unsure of how to proceed when…
Dentistry
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