2025, issue 31

Analysing DCP member claims

ByAlison Large

Published18 August 2025

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.

Even if the harm is minimal and easily rectified, patients have a right to know. An apology is not an admission of guilt or negligence, but rather a reflection of a clinician's professionalism.

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Alison Large

Alison Large graduated from Newcastle Dental School in 1999. After qualification she worked in general practice for over 10 years, initially in the north east of England before relocating to Oxfordshire. She gained an MFGDP(UK) diploma in 2007, has been a vocational trainer and has also provided mentoring. She joined the DDU in 2008 and currently combines her dento-legal adviser role with looking after her young family.

Simon Kidd

Head of the DDU BDS Dip.MJDF MFDS MCGDent LLM DLM

Simon gained his BDS in 2007 at the University of Glasgow and worked as a general dental practitioner in Scotland for 17 years. He attained the MJDF in 2010 and went on to gain a Master's Degree (LLM) in Healthcare Law and Ethics in 2020. Simon was a vocational trainer for many years and represented dentists on advisory groups and committees including the LDC. In 2026, Simon was appointed Head of the DDU.