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Whist it might seem like a daunting prospect to attend a trial at Court in your professional capacity, many dental practitioners are choosing to do this as an expert witness. This blog will examine what being an expert witness involves.

A blog which discusses why dental x-rays are so important in ensuring good dental health

Many adults in the UK will wait until they have identified a problem before visiting the dentist, but the importance of regular check ups should not be underestimated.

A blog considering the dangers of illegal tooth whitening and the GDC response to this.

Steve Wake takes a look at the problem of treating children who have no adult teeth to replace the milk teeth.

A blog considering the importance of taking x-rays.

A new trend has developed, where people are resorting to carrying out their own orthodontic treatment at home.

A blog considering a new toothpaste that has significantly reduced plaque and inflammation throughout the body.

A blog examining the causes of gum recession and the treatment options available to treat it.

A blog considering new research that two dental visits a year at the dentist, may prevent the risk of pneumonia.

A blog considering the use of thermal expansion in dental fillings.

A blog explaining what is a root canal treatment, why such dental treatment is needed and examples of why we see an abundance of negligence claims in this area of dentistry.

A blog examining the risks of drinking and oral cancer.

Samantha Swaby, acted for a client who received £20,000 for the failure by her dentist to diagnose and treat periodontal disease,　between 2007 – 2012. The client had been a regular attender to her dentist and only discovered she had periodontal …

A blog looking at Oral Cancer and the importance of early diagnosis.

Sophie Angwin, recently acted for a 50-year old woman, who received £30,000 after her periodontal health was mismanaged between 1978 and 2013. The Claimant in this case had been a patient with the Defendant since she was 13 years old …

Samantha Swaby, acted for a client who received £30,000 for the failure by her dentist to diagnose and treat periodontal disease, between 2007 – 2012. The client had been a regular attender to her dentist and it was only when her dentist left, …

The importance of not over indulging this Halloween.

A blog looking at a recent report that people in Bradford are struggling to find an NHS dentist.

A blog looking at a recent study published online in the journal Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety that amalgam fillings may pose a risk to health.

A blog looking at whether it is necessary to attend your dentist every 6 months.

Naomi Todd considers the effect of smoking on dental health.

A blog looking at Sepsis and the signs to be aware of.

Samantha Swaby, acted for a client who received £9,500 for the failure of his dentist to diagnose and treat decay to his UR6 and LR6. The client had been a regular attender with his dentist, and it was only after …

Samantha Swaby, acted for a client who received £2,500 for the failure by two dentists to provide a satisfactory filling to her UR5. The client suffered pain and suffering, sensitivity and inconvenience whilst the dentists failed to provide an adequate …