Podcasts and videos

Watch our on-demand webinar about the principles of consent and capacity and the considerations that should be considered before making decisions on behalf of minors and adults lacking capacity.

Confidentiality
Confidentiality and data protection

18 October 2021

Watch our on-demand webinar about the legal, ethical and contractual duty of confidentiality and the key principles of data protection.

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Communicating with challenging people / Misconduct or misunderstood?

26 April 2021

Watch our on-demand webinar to hear about the dento-legal implications of communicating with challenging people and understanding misconduct in the workplace.

Remote consultations
Remote consultations

11 February 2021

Watch our on-demand webinar to hear about the dento-legal implications of remote consultations.

Coronavirus
Ethics in practice – COVID-19 update

3 December 2020

Deputy head of the DDU, Leo Briggs, talks about the dento-legal implications of working during a pandemic.

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From lockdown to back to practice

7 August 2020

Dr Andrew Chandrapal explains how he survived lockdown while looking after patients remotely and how he is making the transition back to work.

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Complaints handling during the COVID-19 pandemic

22 July 2020

DDU dento-legal adviser Sue N’Jie explains why it’s important to have good complaint handling policies and procedures in place, especially during the current climate.

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Health and wellbeing for dental professionals

17 July 2020

Emily Howden explores ways to recognise the impact the current circumstances may be having on our health and wellbeing.

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The difference between laws, guidance and standards

18 June 2020

Dental Defence Union (DDU) dento-legal adviser David Lauder looks at the differences between laws, guidance and standards and why it’s important to follow them.

Coronavirus
Practical tips for conducting a remote consultation

28 May 2020

Alison Large addresses questions on remote consultations, including record keeping while working remotely and remote prescribing.