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How I dealt with a clinical negligence claim

A DDU member describes facing a claim that went to court – a process that ended up taking several years.

In focus

In focus

A new government, but familiar challenges

What conversations should the new government have at the forefront of its mind when considering the needs of dental professionals?

GDC Law
Leader

Practising what we preach

The new government has a daunting to-do list if it is to turn things around for dental professionals and patients, says DDU head John Makin.

Being sued GDC Health and wellbeing
In focus

Supporting colleagues in general dental practice

Loneliness and isolation in general practice can be a real issue, especially for newer colleagues - but help is often at hand.

Health and wellbeing Communication

How we help: members' stories

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Case study

Guidance on CPD appeals

CPD for dental professionals can be a thorny subject, and it can be invaluable to have expert advice and support on your side - as this account of a member facing a GDC hearing shows.

GDC
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Case study

Haematoma after local anaesthetic injection

The DDU was able to support a member through a case to a successful win at trial in court.

Being sued

Interview

Left-right discrimination and laterality errors in dentistry

Despite being something most clinicians might take for granted, laterality-based decisions can still cause confusion - as Prof. Gerry Gormley explains.

"At a fundamental level, it is important to emphasise awareness that we are all at risk of making a laterality error."

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