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Armstrong Watson is ready to support you and your practice.
Led and staffed by dentists with real life experience of the pressure you face.
In 2023 our dento-legal advice team maintained excellent service levels, answering over 99% of calls within 20 seconds.
In 2023, almost 80% of GDC cases handled by in-house lawyers were resolved without a formal hearing.
Our expert team of dentists, lawyers and claims handlers are on hand to provide support when you need it.
Part of the world's first defence organisation, we are proud of our heritage yet always looking forward and shaping our products and services to meet the changing needs of the profession.
Looking after yourself is just as important as looking after patients. If you need help, we're here.
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A DDU member called for advice when they felt a request to remove all a patient's teeth wasn't in their best interest.
Can a dental professional provide treatment to a child with only one parent's consent? One member turns to the DDU for advice.
A request for a witness to fact report caused some uncertainties for a DDU member, who called the advice line for help.
When a member wasn't sure what sort of sedation it would be appropriate for them to prescribe to an anxious patient, they called the DDU.
When a request to work outside their contract left a member feeling like they were taking on too much, they asked the DDU for advice on whether they should stay or go.