Dental Negligence Claims

Dentists, like other medical professionals have a duty of care towards their patients.

Dental Negligence Underdog

Dentists, along with all other medical professionals have a duty of care towards their patients, which means they are required to provide correct and appropriate treatment. Dental negligence occurs when a dentist provides a level of treatment that falls below the standard you would normally expect from someone in their position.

Dental Negligence Claims

Dental negligence claims are a specific type of medical negligence claim made for injuries suffered during dental surgery or a check-up.

More specifically, dental negligence can mean;

  • Misdiagnosis - a failure to diagnose the cause of your dental problems, or carrying out dental work based on an incorrect diagnosis of your condition
  • Medication administration errors which lead to side-effects – including incorrect dosage of anaesthetic.
  • Careless treatment - resulting in an injury or requirement for corrective treatment or surgery
  • Swallowed instruments

Why make a dental negligence claim?

We understand that dental work can be expensive, and can often mean taking time off work. If you have received treatment of an unacceptable level and have been injured unnecessarily, we believe you should receive compensation for both your injuries, and the financial loss suffered.

National Accident Helpline can help you claim compensation for dental negligence whether your treatment was provided by the NHS or a private practice. What’s more, we can help you claim on a no win no fee basis, which means making a dental negligence claim is risk free.

Dental negligence solicitors

Dental negligence claims can be more complicated than other personal injury claims – for example those relating to a slip or trip at work or road accidents. This is because it is often necessary for your solicitor to get advice from an expert to help decide if your dentist was negligent.

This doesn’t mean you should be put off if you think you have a claim, it’s just all the more important you get the right legal advice from an experienced dental negligence solicitor from the outset.

Claiming compensation for dental negligence

Getting started is easy – simply call one of our friendly, legally trained advisors or fill in an online claim form.

You’ll find out in minutes if we think you have a legitimate claim, and will put you in touch with your dental negligence solicitor who will explain how they can help you claim compensation. What’s more, all of our dental negligence solicitors can handle dental negligence claims on a no win no fee basis.