24/7 advice, support and indemnity protection for dentists in training
Whether you are a Foundation Dentist, Vocational Dental Practitioner (VDP) or undertaking Dental Core Training (DCT), MDDUS has you covered to advise, defend and support you when you need it throughout your career. We are trusted by over 65,000 healthcare professionals across the UK.
Our experienced dento-legal advisory team successfully handles thousands of enquiries from members every year on a wide range of issues. You can call as often as you need to – there’s no impact on your membership fee.
Support for you
Our dentist-for-dentist approach means that you can speak to a fellow practicing dentist whenever you need support.
We provide you with advice from professionally trained advisers and representation from leading dento-legal experts.
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Benefits of membership
MDDUS membership offers advice and support throughout your dental training and professional career.
Defence
Discretionary dental indemnity to protect you financially when facing a clinical negligence claim.
Protection
We're there to support, advise and represent you when facing complaints, disciplinary matters, fatal accident enquiries and GDC investigations.
Advice & support
From expert dento-legal advisers, there for you 24/7, 365 days a year. We never triage calls and have a dentist-for-dentist approach.
Professional development
Access to a wide range of learning and development resources and tools to help you.
Free wellbeing support
HA | Wisdom Wellbeing is a 24/7 confidential support service, giving you someone to talk to whenever you need.Graduate year 1 membership is only £10 per year
Apply nowAbout MDDUS dental indemnity cover
MDDUS are a mutual not-for-profit organisation that provides access to some of the UK's most experienced experts in the dento-legal field. They understand the challenges you face on a daily basis. They’re here to help you deal with difficult situations efficiently and expertly.
Who?
Who?
We offer access to professionally trained dento-legal advisers 24 hours a day – 365 days a year – and legal support and indemnity against claims of negligence.
What?
What?
We exist to support and protect healthcare and dental professionals throughout their training and careers.
Why?
Why?
MDDUS was established in 1902 by a group of doctors and dentists concerned by an increasing number of clinical negligence cases being pursued in the courts. We now support over 70,000 members practising in the UK.
Consistent professionalism
"I have been a member of MDDUS since graduating and, as a practising dentist, I have always felt confident knowing I am supported by a reliable and knowledgeable indemnity provider. Throughout my career, MDDUS has consistently demonstrated a high standard of professionalism, expertise and reassurance.”
Dr Simran Bains
MDDUS member
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Whether you’re a foundation dentist in training, a VDP or DCT student, or you’re looking for dental indemnity cover at any stage of your career, MDDUS can help. Fill out an application form now to protect yourself as a dentist in training and beyond.