As with all other areas of healthcare, dentistry is a complex area, which inevitably means there are a number of things that can, and sometimes do, go wrong. Below are some examples of the different types of dental negligence:
Dental negligence through misdiagnosis
This is when a dentist misdiagnoses a patient’s dental problem, which then results in a failure to provide the appropriate treatment. If this misdiagnosis causes more suffering and pain to the patient, the patient may have a potential compensation claim for dental negligence.
Dental negligence through careless work
If you suffer from a personal injury which is caused by the careless work of a dentist, you may be entitled to compensation by making a dental negligence claim. This may include failing to carrying out dental procedures in the correct manner.
Dental negligence through inadequate treatment
If a dentist provides inadequate treatment which causes further pain and suffering, which could have been avoided, you may have sufficient grounds to make a dental negligence compensation claim. You may have a valid negligence claim whether the inadequate treatment occured on one occasion or over a long period, provided it can be shown that a reasonable and competent member of the dental professional would not have made the same error.
As well as the examples listed above, there are many other situations which may give rise to a compensation claim for dental negligence. If you feel you have suffered a personal injury due to the negligence of your dentist, contact our dental negligence solicitors, who will be happy to discuss your potential claim with you.
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