Dental Negligence

How far would you go to avoid sitting in the dreaded dentist chair?

A blog discussing the benefits of healthy eating to maintain a healthy smile.

The cost of dental treatment rising in the UK is leading to unprecedented numbers of patients seeking treatment abroad [1]

This blog discusses what happens when a dentist has been refused insurance cover.

The importance and benefits of regular dental check up appointments.

It comes as no surprise that the cost of dental treatment is, once again, in the national press for being unaffordable and inaccessible.

Key information on the causes and treatment of tooth erosion.

Dental implants are becoming more popular as a choice of treatment for tooth replacement.

Key information about the rare but serious risk of inhaling a tooth during the extraction process

When does it become necessary to have a Litigation Friend in a Dental Negligence Claim?

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Why is there an epidemic of tooth decay in children? Is it due to excessive consumption of fizzy drinks? Or to poor dental care and advice?

Providing dental treatment to people with learning difficulties can often prove problematic, for the dentist and the patient alike. A new app developed by scientists recently seeks to help people with learning difficulties to prepare for difficult dental visits.