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When you need expert dento-legal support, we're here for you.
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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.
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A DDU member describes facing a claim that went to court – a process that ended up taking several years.
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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.