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DDU reveals over 99% of requests for help with dento-legal cases are supported

16 August 2021

We reveal today that almost all the requests received from dental professional members for help with dento-legal issues are supported.

Give GDC powers to reform fitness to practise, says DDU

18 June 2021

The Dental Defence Union (DDU) says reform of the healthcare regulators should include giving the GDC powers to set up a separate and independent tribunal to decide whether dental professionals are fit to practise.

DDU adds vicarious liability indemnity for practice principal and corporate members

14 June 2021

The Dental Defence Union (DDU) has announced that principal and corporate members can now access assistance with vicarious liability claims.

Dr Matthew Lee
New chief executive at DDU vows continued support for members in challenging times

8 June 2021

The Medical Defence Union (MDU), the parent company of the Dental Defence Union (DDU), today announced that it has appointed a new chief executive.

Over three quarters of dental professionals feel stressed or anxious on a weekly basis

13 May 2021

78% of dental members surveyed stated they feel stressed and/or anxious on a weekly basis according to new research published by the Dental Defence Union (DDU).

DDU backs report calling for urgent need to reform healthcare regulators such as the GDC

15 April 2021

The Dental Defence Union (DDU) has welcomed the findings of a review into the way healthcare regulators such as the GDC have responded to the Covid-19 pandemic.

DDU welcomes proposals to reform GDC fitness to practise process

26 March 2021

We welcome the publication of long-awaited government proposals to streamline the way healthcare professionals are regulated.

Dental professionals feel that patients have been understanding of changes during the pandemic

6 January 2021

The majority (95%) of dental professionals surveyed stated that patients have been understanding of the changes made during the pandemic, according to new research published by the Dental Defence Union (DDU).