Press releases

DDU disappointed in lack of dental reform following government statement on regulatory reform

16 May 2025

We are disappointed that dental regulatory reform has not been included in the government’s announcement of its intentions to reform the medical sector.

The DDU showcases its policy and advocacy work in its latest journal

29 April 2025

The Dental Defence Union (DDU) has today highlighted how it is advocating for its dental members in Parliament.

APPG for Healthcare Workers to highlight areas of concern for healthcare professionals

19 March 2025

The new All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Healthcare Workers held its inaugural meeting yesterday in parliament.

More dental appointments welcome but fear of complaints is driving dentists away from NHS practice

21 February 2025

We call for reforms to address the hostile dento-legal environment.

DDU responds to government report into fixing NHS dentistry

3 February 2025

The Dental Defence Union (DDU) has called on the government to implement new measures aimed at reforming NHS dentistry services.

DDU responds to government report on NHS finances

30 January 2025

Controlling clinical negligence costs should be part of government plans for improving finances.

DDU members can learn about periodontal disease via e-learning resource

8 January 2025

The DDU has relaunched its periodontal disease e-learning resource, in collaboration with the British Society of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry (BSP).

DDU disappointed GDC has decided not to retain in-person hearings

5 December 2024

The GDC is to introduce remote hearings by default

DDU urges government not to backtrack on clinical negligence reform

25 November 2024

We urge a government committee to implement critical reforms to protect NHS finances.

DDU welcomes GDC plans to improve timeliness of fitness to practise investigations

8 November 2024

Improved process for dealing with initial inquiries has been introduced.