Included in your DDU membership

As a DDU dentist member, you can now access clinical education as part of your membership via leading healthcare education provider, Red Whale.

The 12-month programme offers over 10 hours of GDC verifiable CPD, in bite-sized modules covering the common clinical challenges dentists face day-to-day.

See terms and conditions.

Live event schedule

Join us live four times a year for a one-hour in-depth exploration of key topics at the intersection of medicine and dentistry.

You can also access on-demand content anytime for extra CPD hours, including written articles, audio lessons, quizzes and more.

Education that suits you

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Learn from fellow dentists

Theyʼre not just presenters - theyʼre practising GDPs, just like you. They face the same challenges and share real, honest experiences throughout the modules and live events.

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Practical, actionable learning

Red Whale's GDP presenters take what youʼve learned in uni, textbooks and CPD courses and turn it into easy-to-digest modules with actions you can apply straight away.

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Engage your way

Learn, interact and test your knowledge with case studies, quizzes, live Q&As, polls and peer-to-peer interaction.

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Founded in 2007, Red Whale has become a trusted name in the healthcare education sector, supporting over 30,000 healthcare professionals each year.

In 2023, Red Whale joined the MDU Group, opening the door to enhanced member benefits and clinical educational content for dentists.

Already a DDU dentist member?

If you're a DDU member in a dentist role and have joined or renewed since 1 January 2025, you can access your code by logging into My Membership.

If you're unable to find your code, email membership@theddu.com for support.

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Find out more about membership

Join the DDU today. Get access to our expert contract review and advice service, professional indemnity, 24-hour dento-legal helpline and more.

Frequently asked questions

How can I access Red Whale Dental?

DDU dentist members who join or renew from 1 January 2025 will get access to Red Whale Dental. We'll send unique code to you by email within two weeks of joining or renewing.

If you have not received or do not have a record of this, you can get your code by logging into My Membership. If you're unable to find your code, please contact membership@theddu.com for support.

How long will I have access to Red Whale Dental?

You'll be able to access your Red Whale Dental clinical CPD as long as you're still a dentist member of the DDU. We'll send you a new access code when you renew your membership with us, or when your previous code nears expiry.

How do I redeem my unique code?

Follow these steps to redeem your Red Whale Dental code and access your educational content:

  • Visit redwhale.co.uk/dental
  • Enter your code.
  • You will need to create a Red Whale account.
  • Complete the checkout process.
  • Access your clinical education content.