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Declaring convictions or criminal offences as a future dental professional is crucial. Here's our advice on how to do that.
6 February 2026
With non-surgical cosmetic treatments booming, this quick DDU guide highlights the key dento-legal considerations dental students and newly qualified dentists need to know to set themselves up for success.
12 November 2025
Few of us feel blissfully relaxed in the dentist’s chair, but some patients are so severely affected by dental phobia that it threatens both their mental well-being and oral health. It’s a serious problem, but there are ways you can help them beat their fear.
11 September 2025
Children and teenagers can present practical and ethical challenges in practice, but you have an opportunity to make a big difference.
15 July 2025
Looking after older patients’ dental health can present practical and ethical challenges, but you can also make a big difference to their quality of life.
30 April 2025
Changes to prescription-only medicines (POMs) for hygienists and therapists. Here are five things you need to know about the new POMs law.
11 March 2025
Leo Briggs, deputy head of the DDU, shares more practical tips on maintaining and working within your knowledge and skills, raising concerns and personal behaviour.
Set yourself up for success with our top tips to help you to transition confidently from dental school to practice life.
22 November 2024
Leo Briggs, deputy head of the DDU, offers more practical tips on applying GDC standards as a student. This time he looks at confidentiality, complaints and team working.
19 September 2024
DDU adviser Jo-Anne Taylor points out some snakes to avoid when working your way up the career ladder.