DDU

The dento-legal climate is worsening, claims Rupert Hoppenbrouwers

Rupert Hoppenbrouwers has claimed the dento-legal climate is worsening with rising expectations from patients. The head of the DDU explained at…

Dentistry

Claims for dental implants rise by 41%

Claims against dental professionals for dental implants have risen by 41% for the period from 2009-2013. Figures from a study in…

Implant dentistry

Manage expectations with orthodontic treatment

Managing expectation can mitigate the risk of patient complaints in orthodontic treatment, says UK-wide dental defence organisation MDDUS MDDUS has…

Orthodontics

Dental professionals must ensure patients are aware of risks

Dental professionals must ensure patients are aware of material risks and of any alternative treatments when obtaining consent. The warnings…

Dentistry

Avoid social sins

DDU dento-legal adviser, Sue N’Jie, looks at the ethical use of social media and what is expected of dental professionals…

Dentistry