The DDU’s wish list for 2026
The DDU’s John Makin shares his hopes for the dental profession in 2026 and concludes with a reminder that goodwill is not just for the holiday
The DDU’s John Makin shares his hopes for the dental profession in 2026 and concludes with a reminder that goodwill is not just for the holiday
John Makin shares his top tips for using social media responsibly as a young dentist – from maintaining professional standards to staying secure online. Whether
John Makin explores the GDC’s revised CPD guidance documents and the impact these changes will have on dental professionals. A crucial part of being a
Policy makers must address the unforgiving dento-legal weather created by fitness to practise procedures if they want to resolve the crisis in NHS dental provision,
The new government’s rescue agenda for dentistry must include GDC reform says John Makin, head of the Dental Defence Union (DDU). A fresh start is
John Makin analyses the potential impact of the upcoming general election, and suggests what the public will expect from politicians and dental professionals alike. With
John Makin analyses the challenges and opportunities posed by recently announced changes to dental regulation and policy as a result of the dental recovery plan.
Over a third of calls to the Confidental helpline service come from dentists who have qualified in the last five years and are thinking about
Holding all GDC hearings remotely would disadvantage certain dental professionals undergoing a fitness to practise investigation, says the Dental Defence Union (DDU). The DDU made
John Makin, head of the Dental Defence Union (DDU), discusses what needs to be done to reform dentistry in 2024. The state of dentistry will
John Makin advises practices to tread cautiously before making any changes based on the recent top-up fees judgement. Much debate has followed May’s Court of
John Makin, head of the Dental Defence Union (DDU), explains the impact of a government inquiry on professional morale. Fears about NHS ‘dental deserts’ appearing