Press releases

DDU hopes for positive impact on claims costs after change to PI discount rate

30 September 2024

The personal injury discount rate (PIDR) in Scotland and Northern Ireland is to be increased.

DDU calls on government to prioritise regulatory reform

23 September 2024

The DDU is taking the concerns of the profession direct to Westminster - and top of the list is reform of the GDC’s fitness to practise processes.

DDU successfully supports member facing a clinical negligence claim

3 September 2024

A dental professional who faced a clinical negligence claim has shared how the Dental Defence Union (DDU) supported them during the subsequent legal proceedings and trial.

Prestigious royal award for DDU membership team training programme

19 August 2024

The excellence of the Dental Defence Union’s training for its membership team has once more been recognised by HRH the Princess Royal.

DDU urges new government to reform healthcare regulation to boost morale

5 July 2024

New government should prioritise three key areas to support dental professionals.

Dental professionals want political parties to pledge support for their health and wellbeing

11 June 2024

Over 90% of dental professionals responding to our survey say they want political parties to pledge to support the health and wellbeing of the dental workforce.

Caroline Fryar, Anne Budenberg and Shruti Chopra
DDU appoints new professional services director and expands team

4 April 2024

Dr Caroline Fryar has been appointed as our new professional services director.

DDU highlights ConfiDental support service in latest journal

20 March 2024

The Dental Defence Union (DDU) has today showcased the work of one of its members, John Lewis, trustee of the charity ConfiDental - a confidential signposting helpline available to dental professionals.

DDU concerned about GDC's continued failure to meet all the standards of good regulation

2 January 2024

The Dental Defence Union (DDU) says that to safeguard the health of dental professionals, the GDC must take concerted action to reduce the amount of time taken to process fitness to practise decisions.

DDU reminds dental professionals to be aware of dental charges in their area

13 November 2023

The Dental Defence Union (DDU) is reminding dental professionals to be clear when communicating dental charges and fees to patients.