Press releases

MDU response to Autumn Budget 2025

26 November 2025

Responding to today’s Budget announcement, Tom Reynolds, Director of Policy and Communications at the MDU, said:

The DDU discusses balancing reform with continuity of care in its latest journal

2 September 2025

The Dental Defence Union (DDU) has emphasised the importance of balancing changes within the dental profession with the need to maintain strong professional relationships.

DDU celebrates 140 years of supporting members following publication of annual report

11 August 2025

The Dental Defence Union (DDU) celebrates the 140th anniversary of its parent company, the MDU, with this milestone recognised in its newly published annual report and accounts.

DDU launch new dental education programme in collaboration with Red Whale

4 August 2025

The Dental Defence Union (DDU) has today launched their new dental education programme in partnership with Red Whale, one of the UK’s leading healthcare education providers.

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.