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DDU advises practices to avoid using dental jargon
The DDU has advised dental professionals to avoid using dental jargon when speaking to patients and colleagues. It claims using…
Dentistry
Balancing the two sides of dentistry
John Makin explains that dentistry is a balancing act between commercial interests and patient care. There can be little doubt…
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Season’s greetings
With an upsurge in dental problems being taken to GPs as Christmas approaches, Leo Briggs explores how to handle patients…
Dentistry
DDU launches new member app
The Dental Defence Union (DDU) has today launched its new app. The app is available for all members to download on…
Dentistry
Handling a GDC complaint
Knowing how to respond to a GDC complaint increases the chances of a positive outcome, says Alison Large. It’s the…
Dentistry
Handling a GDC complaint
Knowing how to respond to a GDC complaint increases the chances of a positive outcome, says Alison Large It’s the…
Dentistry
What you’ve missed this week
Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… Below-inflation pay rise…
Dentistry
Make it easy for patients to complain, defence union says
Dental practices should make it easy for patients to complain about dental treatment, the DDU says. Figures show there were 14,000 NHS…
Dentistry
The dangers of closed social media groups
Eric Easson explains the pitfalls of posting on private social media groups. Social media groups and forums can often be a…
Dentistry
Managing staff departures
Rupert Hoppenbrouwers advises on how to ensure staff departures are as stress-free as possible. Many would agree that it is…
Dentistry
Professional duty of candour
All dental professionals have a duty of candour – a professional responsibility to be open and honest when things go wrong.…
Young Dentist
Five tips for a smooth summer
Sarah Ide gives five easy tips to follow through the summer months. The summer months can bring different challenges from…
Dentistry
Making a success of your dental foundation training
Your foundation training can be both exhilarating and nerve-wracking. Years of study have equipped you with knowledge and practical skills,…
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What should I do if a patient blurs the boundaries?
Advice on maintaining appropriate patient boundaries and avoiding unwanted attention from patients, from the DDU. For more detailed written guidance…
Dentistry
What you’ve missed this week
Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… HPV vaccine to…
Dentistry
Amalgam fillings don’t need replacing, DDU warns
New mercury restrictions don’t mean amalgam fillings need replacing, the Dental Defence Union (DDU) has warned. EU regulations that came…
Dentistry
Data protection – evolution not revolution
Tougher data protection laws will strengthen the rights of patients as data subjects. Leo Briggs answers some common questions on…
Dentistry
Referral dilemmas with root canal treatment
NHS England is trying to clear up the confusion over when and how to refer patients to specialists, John Makin…
Endodontics
Why are indemnity costs increasing?
Dental professionals must have adequate and appropriate professional indemnity before they can treat patients, but how can they be sure…
Dentistry