Dental Negligence

The importance of ensuring children are correctly examined by dental practitioners.

A blog setting out the importance of the management of tooth pain in addition to treating the underlying problem.

The importance of dentists being alert to the possibility of cracked teeth and what problems can occur if the condition is misdiagnosed or mistreated.

The problems that can be caused by impacted upper canine teeth and the importance of early detection and treatment.

Key information about the types of compensation you may be able to claim when making a dental negligence claim.

The different problems that can arise from having poor oral health including impact on athletic performance.

What a dentist should do to try and establish the cause of dental pain to avoid patients suffering due to misdiagnosis.

The problems that can be suffered due to failing to treat malocclusion or inappropriately treating malocclusion.

What problems a patient can suffer as a result of poor dental fillings.

Dentist deemed a ‘risk to patients’ after she failed to maintain appropriate levels of infection control and hygiene at her practice.

The importance of prompt diagnosis and the possible consequences if a dental abscess remains undiagnosed

The importance of taking dental x-rays and problems that can occur from failing to take dental x-rays.

Is there a shortage of money in the UK for NHS dental treatment and is this causing patients to suffer due to delayed dental treatment?

The problems that can occur with overuse of antibiotics for dental infections and why a responsible approach to prescribing is urged.

The majority of dentists who completed a recent survey, feel that patients are prevented from getting the best care due to the way dentistry is run in the UK.

A patient must be allowed to make a well-informed decision before dental treatment commences but what are the consequences of a Dentist’s failure to obtain consent to dental treatment?

What should patients do if they are concerned that their dentist has been dishonest about treatment?

How can orthodontic treatment affect periodontal gum disease?

Dentist conned patients into having unnecessary dental treatment to fund her lavish lifestyle

What happens to a Dentist when they do not meet the standards of treatment expected of them?

Can a dental negligence claim still be made if the dentist providing the treatment has since retired?

Do you know the risks of mouth cancer?

Our campaign to raise awareness during Mouth Cancer Action Month has so far covered the signs and symptoms of mouth…

The importance of keeping children free of tooth decay this Halloween.