Press releases

DDU disappointed that GDC at back of the queue for regulatory reform

20 February 2023

GDC not one of healthcare regulators prioritised for reform.

Dental professionals turn to coping mechanisms to deal with intense workplace pressures, DDU survey finds

30 January 2023

More than eight in 10 dental professionals say that workplace pressures have increased in the past two to three years.

DDU launches new dento-legal CPD case studies

6 December 2022

The Dental Defence Union (DDU) has launched a new series of dento-legal case studies to offer guidance and advice to members, as well as the chance to gain free verifiable continuing professional development (CPD) by passing the assessments.

DDU encourages dental professionals to get support early as complaints increase

28 November 2022

NHS figures show an increase in dental practice complaints.

Dentists advised by the DDU to proceed with caution if communicating with patients via private messaging apps

31 October 2022

The Dental Defence Union (DDU) has today issued guidance on the potential risks and pitfalls of communicating with patients via direct messaging apps.

DDU calls on government to make regulatory reform top priority

4 October 2022

We publish our dento-legal agenda to outline key healthcare priorities for the government.

DDU urges dental professionals to take steps to prevent GDC registration lapsing in error

15 September 2022

Consider setting up a reminder ahead of the GDC annual retention fee due date.

Delays in GDC cases have a human cost, DDU explains to body overseeing performance

9 August 2022

We urge the GDC to re-double efforts to improve its fitness to practise processes.