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Don’t leave it to chance – you could be eligible for compensation. Whether you need to build a case or just need some clear advice, turn to Dental Law Partnership, your legal partners in dental negligence.

  • An industry leader for over 25 years
  • The only law firm to focus solely on dental negligence
  • All cases handled by experienced solicitors and dentists
  • Average compensation between £15,000 and £20,000

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  • An industry leader for 25 years
  • All cases handled by experienced
    solicitors and dentists

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  • The only law firm to focus solely on dental negligence
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Looking to make a claim against your dentist? Here is what you need to know.

First of all, you need to make sure you have a valid claim. Speaking to one of our expert solicitors will allow you to determine if you have a claim or not. If you have a case, our solicitors will take you through the legal process on a no-win, no-fee basis.

 

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What is dental negligence?

Dental negligence refers to an incident that has directly harmed your well-being or resulted in you suffering a physical injury at the hands of a dental professional.

Claims may include:

  • A delay in treatment
  • Incorrect diagnosis
  • A nerve injury
  • Restorative dental errors
  • Periodontal disease misdiagnosis
  • Mistakes leading to the loss of a tooth or a set of teeth
  • Failing to gain proper patient
    consent
  • Cosmetic dentistry errors
  • Failed root canal treatments
  • Financial losses as a result of
    mistreatment

To find out if you can sue your dentist for dental negligence, request a callback today.

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PROCESS

Process of making a claim

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Step 1

Your enquiry

Our relationship with clients usually begins with a telephone call to our freephone number 0800 152 2033, which connects you to one of our new business team.

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Step 2

Our Claim Questionnaire

A member of the new business team will then complete a claim questionnaire over the telephone, which asks you for details of the treatment that you have received.

The claim questionnaire is available on the website and can be submitted online.

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Step 3

Questionnaire Assessment

The questionnaire will be assessed by one of the firm’s directors – three of whom are qualified dentists as well as solicitors.

We will then contact you to let you know whether we can take your case on of whether we may need some further information.

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Step 4

No Win – No Fee Agreement

Most of our cases are funded on Law Society approved Conditional Fee Agreements (in other words ‘no win – no fee’ agreements). If your claim is successful, a percentage of your legal costs will be recovered from the dentist’s insurer or defence organisation. If your claim is unsuccessful you will not be charged for our legal costs. You will also not pay us anything as your case progresses.

Once you have signed and returned the funding agreement we will be acting on your behalf and we will deal with the dentist and his/her insurers on your behalf.

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Step 5

Your Legal Representative

If we are able to accept the case then the initial stage of your case will be handled by a member of the disclosure team.

Your member of the disclosure team will be your point of contact throughout the initial part of your claim and will be available to answer all your queries and guide you through the process until the case reaches the clinical assessment stage.

CLIENT STORIES

Client stories

Stay informed with expert commentary, legal updates, and stories that shine a light on dental issues
affecting patients and care standards today.

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Kai Orley
Mr Kai Orley

18-YEAR-OLD STOCKTON STUDENT AWARDED £11,000 AFTER SUFFERING HALF A DECADE OF ORTHODONTIC ISSUES

Condition:
18-year-old Mr Kai Orley suffered three and a half years of ineffective dental work, meaning it took five years for orthodontic treatment to be completed

30 Sep 2024•3 min read
 
TEACHER AWARDED £26,000 AFTER DENTAL IMPLANT DISASTER LEFT HER IN AGONY
Ellen Bonham

TEACHER AWARDED £26,000 AFTER DENTAL IMPLANT DISASTER LEFT HER IN AGONY

Condition:
Suffered years of agony and restricted diet after multiple dental implants were installed extremely poorly.

14 Nov 2024•3 min read
 
Nicolas Lowe
Nicolas Lowe

LONDON TEACHER AWARDED THOUSANDS AFTER UNDIAGNOSED DECAY AND POOR TREATMENT DESTROYED HIS TRUST IN NHS DENTISTS

Condition:
Nicolas Lowe suffered two cracked fillings

30 Sep 2024•4 min read
 
STUDENT AWARDED £26,000 FAILURE TO DIAGNOSE TOOTH DECAY LED TO EMERGENCY HOSPITAL ADMISSION AND TOOTH LOSS
Katelyn De Blick

STUDENT AWARDED £26,000 FAILURE TO DIAGNOSE TOOTH DECAY LED TO EMERGENCY HOSPITAL ADMISSION AND TOOTH LOSS

Condition:
Years of miss diagnosed tooth decay led to infection and avoidable tooth loss. Causing unnecessary pain and stress, impacting our clients daily life.

19 Jan 2026•4 min read
Compensation Received - £12,500

Dental Law: The go-to experts on dental negligence claims

At Dental Law, dental negligence claims are the core of what we do. Our track record runs over 20 years, with our client success stories paving the way to us becoming market leaders.

When it comes to making your claim, our team of specialist solicitors have seen it all. No matter your complaint, we are committed to getting you the compensation you deserve.

As a practice, we firmly believe that our clients are not a commodity to exploit but are human beings who have been through an ordeal and seeking help from the law to get them the settlement they deserve.

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No Win No Fee

Straight-talking dental malpractice claims

All our dental negligence cases are handled on a no-win, no-fee basis. This means that if your claim is unsuccessful, you won’t have to pay us a penny. If successful, most of your legal costs will be covered by your opponent. The remaining amount will come out of your award.

Your legal team will be with you every step of the way, keeping you up to date with the latest developments on your case and making sure you receive the compensation you have the right to.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The time limit for making a dental negligence claim is three years from the date negligence occurred, or when you became aware of the negligence. There are exceptions for patients under the age of 18 (whose three year window starts from their eighteenth birthday) and those suffering from mental illness (whose three years start from their recovery from the illness).

Dental negligence claims are not always straightforward and the process of gathering evidence can take some considerable time; therefore, it’s always recommended that those who feel they might have a claim, should seek expert dental legal representation as soon as possible after they experienced the negligent care.

Yes, if you have suffered harm or mistreatment as a direct result of your dental care, you have a case. WHO you sue will depend on where the treatment took place.

NHS dental claims are made directly against the treating dentist or practice not the NHS. This means the compensation you receive does not come out of the NHS budget.

Private dental claims are made directly against the dentist and/or their practice.

Think you have a case? Contact us today for a free consultation. Our team will discuss your case with you and determine how much compensation you may be able to receive.

The amount of compensation you are entitled to will vary from case to case. Speaking to one of our solicitors will enable you to determine how successful you will be and the amount of compensation you could receive.

If you are a victim of dental negligence and have suffered malpractice at the hands of a dental professional, we are ready to fight for you.

If you think that you have been a victim of dental negligence, the first thing you should do is contact a specialist dental law expert, to discuss your experience and see if you might be able to make a claim. This will depend on your individual circumstances and the nature of your complaint, along with the severity of your injury, pain or suffering you have experienced as a result of the poor care you may have received. We’ve also prepared a guide where we discuss the process of suing your dentist in more detail.

We will not be able to specify a precise timescale when you first enquire with us as each case is different. Generally, though, our initial investigations for a dental negligence claim can take about 6-9 months.

If we obtain supportive expert evidence, we will prepare a ‘letter of claim’ — a document outlining all the allegations of negligence — and send this document to the defendant. They will have four months to respond in detail and either admit or deny liability. The defendant can opt to settle the case at any point during the case progress.

In any case, our solicitors routinely endeavour to streamline their procedures in investigating a claim so that we can save as much time as possible for our clients.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide the highest quality of access to justice for all dental patients. We are committed to doing everything we can to ensure that all clients are satisfied with the service we provide.

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