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Student membership is free, plus you’ll get the DDU journal, savings on dental textbooks, indemnity for your elective and access to DF1 interview support.
You can turn to our dento-legal helpline for confidential advice if you face criticism from patients during the clinical aspects of your course or need support at a local investigation.
DDU student membership is only available to dental students in the UK who are on a GDC recognised dental degree or training programme. Excludes clinical activity undertaken outside of a training post.
The DDU team is led and staffed by dentists with real-life experience of the pressures and challenges faced in practice.
99% of member calls are connected to a dento-legal adviser within 20 seconds during normal working hours.
Over 90% of GDC cases handled by DDU in-house lawyers in 2021 were resolved without a formal hearing.
Simply fill out our student application form.
Find out more about what you can expect from student membership.
Last year I was unfortunate enough to receive a GDC complaint. Having only qualified a few months prior, the complaint was a huge shock for me and nearly led me to terminating my career. The DDU really held my hand throughout the whole process, advising me on what to do, reassuring me, and helping me draft replies. Thankfully the case was closed a few months later with no repercussions.”
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We support members throughout their careers. For students, this means access to services and resources that will help you make the most of your student years.
DDU student membership is free and is only available to dental students in the UK. It provides access to a wide range of services and support in addition to the core benefits of membership and can assist you throughout your studies.