Assessing capacity to consent
Having covered the principles of consent in our last issue, we turn to one of its key applications in practice – how to assess capacity to consent.
2025, issue 31
2025, issue 31
2025, issue 31
In focus
Claims analysis
Analysing DCP member claims
We looked at claims involving hygienists and therapists to understand the risk factors and issues these members face – as well as how to manage them.
News
New clinical education and CPD from Red Whale – free for DDU dentists
We've teamed up with leading healthcare education providers Red Whale to offer access to free learning resources on clinical dental topics.
In focus
Subject access requests and data shared with defence organisations
If you receive an SAR, it can sometimes encompass patient information you shared with the DDU. Here’s our advice on what to include - and what to redact.
Leader
Striking a balance between continuity and change
The NHS dental service needs a reset - but dental professionals shouldn’t become strangers to their patients.
Members' dental dilemmas
Case study
Allegation of erroneous extraction
A member received a claim alleging they had extracted a patient's molar unnecessarily, and turned to the DDU for help.
Advisory call
A dental duty of candour dilemma
Caught between her duty of candour and her employer's instructions after a complaint from a patient, a DDU member called our advice line for help.