The General Dental Council (GDC) has responded to claims its investigations are causing serious health issues for some dental professionals. A DDU investigation found that
GDC investigations, negligence claims and increasing patient demands are causing some dental professionals to suffer serious health issues. A survey of over 200 dental professionals
Angela Love looks at whether children with extensive decay should be classed as being the victims of dental neglect. The revelation from the Local Government
The Department of Health has launched plans to impose fixed limits on fees charged by lawyers for lower value negligence claims. Introducing Fixed Recoverable Costs
Leo Briggs, deputy head of the DDU, says dental professionals have a critical role in ensuring periodontal problems are picked up. The typical symptoms of
Chocolates and alcohol are the most popular gifts given to dentists, a survey has found Chocolates and other edible gifts (87%) are the most popular
GDC performance is improving, according to the PSA The General Dental Council (GDC) has improved its performance over the last year after ‘significant efforts’. That’s according
The DDU has welcomed the introduction of case examiners at the GDC The DDU welcomes news the GDC has introduced case examiners to improve the
The DDU’s latest figures show a rise in the number of dental complaints and claims being defended successfully No compensation is paid in just under
As John Makin becomes the new head of the DDU, Seb Evans talks to him about his role and the big issues facing dentistry at
Eleven compensation claims against dentists exceeded £100,000 in 2015 The number of claims exceeding £100,000 in compensation and legal costs against dentists has quadrupled, according
Rupert Hoppenbrouwers has voiced his concerns over the growing pressure that dentists have to work under Rupert Hoppenbrouwers has voiced concern over the level of pressure
