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10 May 2024
A pilot to speed up initial inquiries made to assess fitness to practise cases has been extended.
4 April 2024
Dr Caroline Fryar has been appointed as our new professional services director.
20 March 2024
The Dental Defence Union (DDU) has today showcased the work of one of its members, John Lewis, trustee of the charity ConfiDental - a confidential signposting helpline available to dental professionals.
20 February 2024
We'll be responding to the government proposals on behalf of members.
13 February 2024
A DDU survey found one in ten dental professionals had received a gift that raised concerns.
25 January 2024
We responded to a GDC consultation on the format of hearings.
2 January 2024
The Dental Defence Union (DDU) says that to safeguard the health of dental professionals, the GDC must take concerted action to reduce the amount of time taken to process fitness to practise decisions.
21 December 2023
Our survey reveals the generosity of patients towards dental professionals.
1 December 2023
We call for more focus on closing down complaints without merit.
13 November 2023
The Dental Defence Union (DDU) is reminding dental professionals to be clear when communicating dental charges and fees to patients.