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Dental negligence is where a patient has received substandard care from a dental professional, leading to harm, injury, or other adverse outcomes.
Dental negligence claims typically arise when a dentist or dental care provider fails to meet the expected standard of care, causing harm to the patient.
Examples of dental negligence may include:
Misdiagnosis or Delayed Diagnosis
Failing to properly diagnose dental conditions, such as cavities, gum disease, or oral cancer, in a timely manner.
Treatment Errors
Mistakes made during dental procedures, such as errors in administering anaesthesia, performing extractions, or placing dental implants.
Infection Control Failures
Neglecting proper control measures can lead to the spread of infections.
Failure to Obtain Informed Consent
Not providing patients with sufficient information about the risks and benefits of a dental procedure before obtaining their consent.
Negligent Orthodontic Treatment
Inadequate or improper orthodontic care that causes harm to the patient.
If you believe you have had sub-standard care from your dentist or hospital trust then you may be able to make a claim for Dental Negligence.
Issues of dental negligence are mistakes by clinicians but you as the sufferer patient be able to get justice and a the very least an explanation and apology from the hospital trust or department responsible.
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