2026, issue 33

2026, issue 33

2026, issue 33

A lifeline for a lifetime: one member’s retrospective

Vice Chairperson of Dental Mentors UK and lifelong DDU member Dr Ewa Rozwadowska reflects on her career and time with the DDU.

Leader

Leader

Farewell from John Makin: a lifetime with the DDU

John Makin bids a fond farewell as he steps down as Head of the DDU.

In focus

In focus

Supporting colleagues in general dental practice

Loneliness and isolation in general practice can be a real issue, especially for newer colleagues - but help is often at hand.

Interview

How I dealt with a clinical negligence claim

In 2024, a DDU member described facing a claim that went to court – a process that ended up taking several years.

General interest

Dental professionals for dental professionals: the DDU peer support network

Being able to reach out and talk to someone who understands can be a vital coping tool when your fitness to practise is questioned.

General interest

The power of pulling together

As part of a community of practice, dental professionals are often stronger when everyone looks out for one another, says John Makin.

Dilemma

Your top five dento-legal dilemmas

In the spirit of our 'lifeline for a lifetime' special, we’ve complied your most-read dilemmas from the last ten years.