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Have you thought what it would feel like if a complaint against you was made to the GDC? DDU professional indemnity offers you more than just financial assistance if things go wrong.
Talking things through with one of our expert dento-legal advisers, all dentists themselves, can help clarify things and reassure you. It doesn't need to be a crisis before you call us.
Our members also benefit from free online CPD that covers confidentiality, consent and capacity and much more. When you need support, we're here for you.
In 2022, members satisfaction remained at record highs for the quality of support provided by our 24-hour dento-legal advice line.
Over 99% of members were assisted by the DDU over the last 5 years.
In 2022, almost 80% of GDC cases handled by in-house lawyers were resolved without a formal hearing.
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Request a quote to find out how much your subscription will be. Within a few working days, we’ll email you an application pack, including your quote.
Once you’re happy to proceed, you’ll need to complete an application form.
I had to urgently change indemnity arrangements when another provider quoted a high price for me to place implants. The DDU’s dental liaison manager made the process of becoming a member smooth and painless. After contacting me, she oversaw my application, and a week later I am now successfully signed up to membership. The DDU support young dentists looking to increase their skills and progress their career with reasonable, fair pricing. I know I’m in good hands with the DDU should I ever need support or advice. ”
It was a great comfort to know that there was a highly experienced and professional team behind me. I think that without the calm and reassuring demeanour of the DDU, dealing with a formal complaint would have been a far more stressful experience.”
Your subscription may be based on the amount and type of work that you do. For some members subscriptions are based on sessions.
If you are unsure if your subscription is session based, or you have a question about calculating sessions, call our membership team on 0800 085 0614.
To calculate your average number of sessions worked per week, use the following calculation:
Your subscription is based on your average number of weekly sessions across your membership year.
Indemnity for clinical negligence claims pleaded vicariously is included as a standard benefit of DDU membership for dental practice principals and our dental corporate members.
No. From the 1 June 2021, this benefit has been added automatically to membership for our principal and corporate members. This means that indemnity for clinical negligence claims pleaded vicariously against a practice principal or corporate are now included as a standard benefit of DDU membership.
This applies to claims that arise from treatment after 1 June 2021 and to new claims in which the treatment was provided before that date if the individual or corporate was a DDU member at the time.
Yes. It is a legal requirement for all dental professionals to have adequate and appropriate indemnity in place for their work. You should obtain and retain a valid certificate of individual indemnity from dental professionals working at your practice.
Where clinical services are provided by a company, it is increasingly likely that a claim relating to the alleged negligence of an associate or employed dentist will be made against the company.
If an incorporated entity, such as a limited company, provides clinical services and employs staff, it's important that the entity can respond in its own right to protect the interests of the director(s). Our dental corporate indemnity solution can provide you with the support you need.
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