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• Patient's rights in cross–border healthcare - 11 November 2008

  The MDU prepared a submission to the House of Lords Select Committee on the European Union Inquiry into The European Commission’s proposed directive on the application of patients’ rights in cross-border healthcare.

• Honorary title of doctor ruled as misleading in dental advertising - 11 November 2008

  The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has again ruled that it is misleading for dentists to use the title doctor in their advertising.

• New guidance on non–surgical cosmetic treatments - 4 November 2008

  The GDC has withdrawn its July guidance on non-surgical cosmetic treatments following feedback from the DDU and other organisations. It has now published interim guidance to dentists who wish to carry out these procedures.

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• DDU subscriptions for membership - 1 April 2008

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

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