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The extraction of wisdom teeth has long been a daunting prospect, particularly when the lower third molar is in close proximity with the inferior alveolar nerve resulting in an increased risk of iatrogenic injury during extraction.

Rebecca Callard, an Associate in the Dental Negligence Team, acted for a 36 year old woman, who received £15,000 following substandard crown work and root canal treatment. Our client attended the defendant dentist in 2010 complaining of a debonded crown …

Can regularly attending the dentist positively affect my baby?

How to maintain good oral heath for people suffering from dementia.

It was recently reported in the Guardian that Scientists have developed a new pain-free filling that allows cavities to be repaired without drilling or injections.

What types of cosmetic dentistry are there, who is legally allowed to carry them out and how can poor work result in a dental negligence claim?

An analysis of why ensuring informed consent is obtained prior to treatment is vital to avoid negligence claims.

Simon Elliman, a Partner in the Dental Negligence team acted for a client who had been seen by the same dentist over a period of 25 years.  The Defendant dentist had carried out extensive treatment on the client’s teeth, including …

The demand for perfect teeth is ever-increasing and last year nearly 1 million people started orthodontic treatment but what are the risks?

Simon Elliman considers the meaning of GDC guidance that dentists should take “a holistic and preventative approach to patient care.”

This blog discusses how treatment from a Nottinghamshire dentist has prompted thousands of patients to be recalled for testing.

A blog setting out the importance of good oral hygiene and going to your dentist and the main reasons why people do not attend their dentist and the impact of this.

How can your dentist help to diagnose mouth cancer and the importance of early diagnosis?

A summary of both proven and unproven factors which may increase the risks of mouth cancer.

Mouth Cancer Action month is held in November every year in conjunction with the Dental Health Foundation and the Mouth Cancer Foundation. Here, I will look at the symptoms and the importance of early detection and prompt treatment of mouth cancer.

As many of you may already be aware, October is the month for quitting smoking with the “Stoptober” campaign promoting not only the health benefits to quitters but the cash they could save.

Katie Parr an Associate, acted for a 25 year old client, who received £20,000, for the failure by her treating dentists to refer her to an orthodontist regarding her URC when she was a minor. The Client endured unnecessary tooth preparation …

The importance of being aware of the risks of mouth cancer.

What is root canal treatment and what are the causes of negligence claims relating to root canal treatment.

The number of dental practices offering a quick fix ‘Hollywood Smile’ has greatly increased in recent years, but is the dental health of patients being compromised to achieve the perfect cosmetic result?

Rebecca Callard acted for a 57 year old woman, who received £63,000 following dental treatment received between 1979 and 2011 from her general dental practitioner.  Despite being a regular attender, the defendant dentist failed to diagnose and treat periodontal disease. …

Rebecca Callard acted for a 49 year old woman, who received £5,750 following a delay in diagnosing the presence of a fractured instrument that was in her LR6 tooth, following a root canal treatment. Our client had root canal treatment …

The problems that can arise from having dental veneers and the importance of understanding the risks before veneers are considered.

Patients may be reminded to attend regular check-ups with the dentist but how much do we need to know when having an examination?

This blog summarises the importance of dental check ups during pregnancy and discusses what potential dental issues may arise when a patient is pregnant.