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- Removing patients from the register in Scotland - 12 January 2012
A warning to dentists in Scotland to seek resolution before removing patients from their list.
- GDC Annual Retention Fees reminder - 16 December 2011
The DDU is issuing a reminder to dentists to pay their GDC Annual Retention Fee (ARF) before 1 January 2012.
- DDU Journal October 2011 - 1 November 2011
In this edition of the DDU Journal we look at what makes a good communicator, discuss how young dentists can best choose dental career options and advise on the subject of work experience students.
- The MDU's briefing on the Health & Social Care Bill - 6 October 2011
The MDU believes the bill should address the arrangements for clinical negligence indemnity in respect of services commissioned by Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs).
- Receiving a complaint on behalf of a minor - 25 August 2011
In most cases, complaints about treatment will be made by patients themselves but when the complaint relates to the treatment of a child, the complaint may come from a parent, carer or another adult.
- 2010 Annual Report and Accounts - 16 August 2011
Report and Accounts, including cautionary tales, for the year ending 31 December 2010.
- Retiring from practice - 24 June 2011
Retirement can be an exciting time, but for dental professionals it comes with added responsibilities, such as informing patients of your retirement plans, ensuring continuity of care and dealing appropriately with patient records.
- DDU comments on GDC call for ideas on the Scope of Practice - 15 May 2011
The DDU would like to make a general comment about the scope of practice that we would ask the GDC to consider during the review. Our comment is outside the list of questions asked in the scope of practice review.
- Immunity removed for expert witnesses - 9 May 2011
A decision by the Supreme Court has seen the right to immunity for breach of duty for expert witnesses abolished after more than 400 years. Despite this, it is important that expert witnesses remember that their duty to the court remains the same.
- Third My MDU prize draw winner announced - 27 April 2011
Dr Shirali Patel, a GP from Kent, became the third winner of a laptop simply by registering on the new My MDU area of our website.
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