Meet the Dental team
As a member of the DDU you can be safe in the knowledge
that you have a strong and extensive team supporting you.
From our qualified dento-legal advisers, available 24-hours a day, to our claims
handlers and solicitors, you can rest assured when you are with the DDU
Dento-legal advisers
Our dento-legal advisers are on-hand, 24-hours a day, 7 days a week to help you with dento-legal or ethical issues issues. All of our advisers have been in dental practice and understand the realities of clinical practice and the importance of your reputation.
- Rupert Hoppenbrouwers
- Bryan Harvey
- Mark Phillips
- Susan N'jie
- Iain Cuthbertson
- John Makin
- Penny Vasey
- Leo Briggs
- Alison Large
- Nick Torlot
- Angela Harkins
Find out more about our dento-legal advisers
Solicitors
The DDU’s experienced team of in-house solicitors specialise in clinical negligence and have a proven track record of succesfully defending claims.
Find out more about our solicitors
Claims handlers
The majority of dental claims are resolved without litigation and the Claims Handling Unit specialise in dealing with cases at the Pre-Action stage.
Find out more about our claims handlers
Press office
If you are involved in a complaint or a claim, having to deal with the media is an addtional pressure you might prefer to avoid.
Find out more about our press office
Dental liaison managers
Our dental liaison managers are on-hand to provide support to dental students and recently qualified dentists. They can help with enquiries about membership and provide support for academic or social events, including sponsorship.
Find out more about our dental liaison managers
To ask a question or find out more about the DDU just call our freephone membership number 0800 085 0614 (UK) or 1 800 509 132* if calling from the Republic of Ireland.
* not accessible from mobile phones
