Discretionary

DDU

The Dental Defence Union, the dental arm of the MDU. Long-established discretionary indemnity provider.

Estimated premium: Quote required
Quote speed: Within a few working days
Sample size: N/A
Last reviewed: 2025-04

Quote required, public pricing not available.

Overview

The DDU is the dental division of the Medical Defence Union (MDU). Cover is discretionary, meaning the provider has discretion over whether to support a claim, but it includes extensive dento-legal advice and regulatory support drawn from one of the UK's largest medico-legal teams.

Key strengths

Established UK provider with deep dento-legal experience
Includes 24/7 advice line
Strong regulatory and GDC support

Things to be aware of

–Discretionary model, cover is not contractually guaranteed
–Pricing typically requires a direct quote