Spring 2022
Spring 2022
Spring 2022
In focus
News
Confidentiality and data protection, consent and capacity: free webinars and CPD
Feature
The importance of early diagnosis of oral cancer
A late diagnosis of oral cancer can be harmful for both patients and dental professionals, so it's vital to know the risk factors involved.
In focus
Staff absence and resignations
As the pandemic has progressed, the impacts of the last 18 months are beginning to hit home. Peninsula's William Griffiths offers advice on supporting employees with absence and managing resignations.
Leader
Shared values
It's key to the mutual approach driving the organisation that the DDU also engages the expertise and oversight of members themselves, explains John Makin.
News
News
Regulation of facial aesthetics across the UK
Exploring the professional, ethical and legal obligations dental registrants must observe when delivering facial aesthetic interventions.
Interview
Interview
Optimise your income: tax and accountancy services for DDU members
Dental professionals face enough challenges at work without financial management being one of them – so we've introduced a new benefit to help ease the stress of managing your financial affairs.
Supporting the dental team
In focus
Scope of practice for hygienists and therapists
Hygienists and therapists have a vital role in providing comprehensive patient care, so it's also vital to ensure appropriate levels of training, indemnity and competence.
In focus
Indemnity for dental nurses
John Makin, head of the Dental Defence Union (DDU), discusses the importance of indemnity for dental nurses.