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• Insured indemnity for cosmetic procedures - 19 September 2008

  In response to member requests and in the interests of patients, we are now able to offer insured indemnity for certain cosmetic procedures.

• 2007 Annual Report and Accounts - 12 August 2008

  This is a pdf version of the MDU 2007 Annual Report and Accounts. This publication also includes Cautionary Tales - a collection of cases illustrating the variety of advice calls, problems and claims we have assisted with.

• DDU Journal May 2008 - 1 May 2008

  The challenges of cosmetic dentistry today, the rewards of vocational training - it's covered in this pdf version of the DDU Journal.

• Maintaining and disclosing patient records - 2 April 2008

  Patient records are used at every consultation and provide an accurate picture of patient treatment and care. They can also provide vital evidence if the standard of that care is called into question.

• New guidance on antibiotic prophylaxis - 2 April 2008

  The DDU is advising members to familiarise themselves with new NICE guidance that recommends antibiotic prophylaxis is not necessary for patients with structural cardiac defects undergoing dental interventional procedures.

• Disposing of patient records - 2 April 2008

  The recent discovery of over 3000 patient records on a landfill site illustrates the risks associated with the disposal of confidential records

• DDU subscriptions for membership - 1 April 2008

  We answer some of the common questions about our member subscription rates.

• Water fluoridation – guidance for dentists - 4 March 2008

  The Department of Health have recently pledged to provide extra funding to water fluoridation schemes.

• New guidance for dental professionals with management responsibilities - 27 February 2008

  The General Dental Council (GDC) has published new guidance for dentists and dental care professionals who have a management responsibility.

• The Mental Capacity Act 2005 - 20 February 2008

  The Mental Capacity Act is now in force and doctors will need to be aware of its implications in their day-to-day practice. This detailed guide covers the main points of the Act for MDU members, from advance decisions and lasting powers of attorney to the Court of Protection and the use of restraint where patients lack capacity.

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