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If you've had poor treatment from a private or NHS dentist, suspect you've been mischarged or have been pushed into paying for private treatment, you can make a complaint. Am I being charged correctly?
Make a complaint about dental care, services or treatment or get a refund. 1. complain to the dentist or practice. 2. Contact the NHS or Dental Complaints Service. 3. Go to the health ombudsman or a solicitor. Our guide explains the dental complaints process.
We’ll explore how to recognise potential negligence in dental care so you can advocate for yourself in these situations. If you do feel like you could be entitled to a dental negligence claim, get in touch with our team of specialists. They’ll be able to advise you on the best course of action.
If you’ve recently asked yourself the question ‘Can I sue my dentist?’, you may have a case for dental negligence. Every situation is different and there are a multitude of things you can claim for. At the Dental Law Partnership, we’re experts at what we do.
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Yes, you can still make a dental claim if you’ve signed a waiver or consent form. Neither of these documents exempt dental healthcare professionals from their duty of care, meaning that if the treatment they delivered was negligent in anyway, they are still liable.
- If your dentist has made a mistake or error when diagnosing or treating you which led to an injury or illness, you may have a claim for dental negl...
- Dental negligence usually occurs during diagnosis or treatment. If you've suffered an injury or illness due to one of the following mistakes, you m...
- It goes without saying that every dental negligence claim is different, and the amount of compensation that may ultimately be paid depends on a var...
- Not only do we have many years' experience securing compensation for dental negligence, we also have the utmost sensitivity to handle your case wit...
Dental negligence can include a range or errors including a delay in treatment or an incorrect diagnosis, substandard treatment when carrying out fillings, crown work or root canal treatments, poorly executed orthodontics, periodontal disease misdiagnosis and mismanagement, and restorative or cosmetic dentistry errors.
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If your dentist doesn’t properly explain a procedure or treatment plan, your options or the risks of each choice so that you can give informed consent, this may be considered as dental negligence and you may be able to make a claim. Find out more about failing to obtain consent here.
