Why choose us?

Who we are, and why
we hold the line

At Dental Law Partnership, we support people let down by substandard dental care, making responsibility clear, securing compensation, and upholding standards for others.

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Who we are

We’re dentally qualified solicitors and barristers who helped change UK law, establishing that dental practices can be held accountable for negligent treatment.

With both clinical and legal expertise, we understand the standards that should have been met. We listen, investigate, and take action where those standards fall short.

We don’t follow standards.
We set them.

When dental treatment goes wrong, from missed diagnoses to failed procedures, we help you understand what happened and work to put it right.

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What we stand for

Standards matter.
They matter in every consultation.
In every diagnosis.
In every procedure.
Because dentistry treats the face, the part of us that carries identity, confidence and connection.
When treatment falls below acceptable standards, the impact can reach far beyond pain.
It can change how someone smiles.
How they speak.
How they are seen.
How they see themselves.
We believe no one should carry that alone.
We believe accountability is not optional, it is fundamental.
We helped change UK law to clarify where responsibility lies, establishing that dental practices can be held accountable under principles of vicarious liability and non-delegable duty of care. That clarity strengthened patient protection across the profession.
Holding practices accountable provides a route to compensation.
It funds corrective treatment.
It recognises harm.
It restores dignity.
We do not chase trends.
We uphold standards.
When standards fall, we step forward.
Because dentistry carries a duty of care.
And, when that duty is breached, it must be answered.

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What makes us different

Why people choose Dental Law Partnership

Starting a claim doesn’t need to be complicated, and you won’t be left to figure it out alone.

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We helped change UK law

We were instrumental in clarifying that dental practices can be held liable under principles of vicarious liability and non-delegable duty of care.

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We have a team of dental experts

We understand dentistry from the inside, clinically and legally.

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We created the dental negligence specialism

We were the first UK firm dedicated solely to acting for patients in dental negligence claims.

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We focus exclusively on dental negligence

We make sure every case gets our full attention.

Meet our founders

Our founders are legal pioneers with deep dental knowledge and a passion for justice.

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David Corless-Smith

David Corless-Smith

Joint Managing Director

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Christopher Dean

Christopher Dean

Joint Managing Director

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Greg Waldron

Greg Waldron

Non-executive Director

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Helen Coleman

Helen Coleman

Director

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Heather Owen

Heather Williams

Director

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Our people make the difference

Behind every case is a person, and behind every case at DLP is a team that truly cares. 
From our specialist solicitors to our support staff, we work together to listen, 
investigate, and speak up for every client.

Meet the rest of our team

We set the standard.
We hold the line.

The pioneer of dental accountability

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