Press releases

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.

Patients show appreciation with chocolates, flowers and home-grown veg, DDU survey reveals

21 December 2023

Our survey reveals the generosity of patients towards dental professionals.

Root out groundless complaints to restore faith in regulation, urges DDU

1 December 2023

We call for more focus on closing down complaints without merit.

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.

Dental practices want reassurance on how to support staff with menopause, says DDU HR partner

5 October 2023

A recent legal judgement illustrates the importance for dental practices of having a menopause policy in place for staff.

Cap to control legal costs in clinical negligence claims is important first step - DDU

18 September 2023

The government is capping disproportionate legal costs in lower value clinical negligence cases.

DDU introduces peer support network to aid emotionally drained workforce

10 August 2023

Dental professionals undergoing GDC investigations get emotional support.

Workforce plan must go hand in hand with reforms to regulation and clinical negligence law, says DDU

30 June 2023

Workforce plan only part of solution to staff retention and NHS resourcing.

DDU reminds dental professionals to check and declare CPD as deadline approaches

13 June 2023

We are reminding dental professionals to update their CPD ahead of renewing their registration.

DDU appoints regulatory law specialist to head legal team

10 April 2023

Nick Tennant has been appointed as head of legal services