Do you prioritise your health?
2017-03-22
Eric Easson says it is crucial that dentists prioritise their own health as well as the health of their patients. Dentistry is often a rewarding
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GDC responds to claims its investigations are causing ‘serious health problems’
2017-03-03
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 leading to serious health problems
2017-03-02
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
Dental neglect and child protection
2017-02-23
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
New plans to impose fixed limits on legal fees
2017-01-30
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
Do you prioritise perio?
2017-01-19
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 the most popular gifts for dentists
2016-12-13
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 showing improvements in its performance
2016-11-17
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
DDU welcomes introduction of case examiners
2016-11-02
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
Rise in the number of dental complaints defended successfully
2016-08-12
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
In dentistry’s defence
2016-06-27
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
Number of compensation claims exceeding £100,000 quadruples
2016-04-11
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