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Issue 26

Autumn 2023

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Campaigning for a fair deal for dental professionals

New curbs on excessive legal costs and a GDC pilot to lessen the burden of fitness to practise investigations are important wins - but the DDU's work on behalf of the profession doesn't stop there.

In focus

In focus

Keeping up appearances: complaints, claims and composite bonding

Composite bonding is a popular choice among patients seeking cosmetic treatment, but it can also be a source of complaints and claims.

Being sued Complaints
Advisory calls

Dental dilemmas: a confrontational patient

Our dento-legal dilemmas let you learn from others and see what help we can offer - and you can earn CPD along the way.

Communication Complaints Managing incidents
Case study

Issues with retention of dentures

The DDU was able to support a member who faced a claim from a patient about treatment provided over the course of a year relating to their dentures.

On your side, by your side

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Feature

Working for you: DDU external relations

Thomas Reynolds, the DDU's head of policy and strategic communications, shines a light on some of our work to champion members' interests with decision-makers.

GDC Law
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News

Dentists for dentists: the DDU peer support network

Being able to reach out and talk to someone who understands you can be a vital coping tool when your fitness to practise is questioned.

Health and wellbeing

In focus

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Resolving workplace grievances effectively

DDU deputy head Leo Briggs joins Vicky Kitney, lead business partner at Peninsula Business Services, to explain how to effectively resolve a workplace grievance.

Managing incidents
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