2025 at the Dental Law Partnership was another highly successful year in the significant settlements we secured on behalf of our clients. In a detailed review of our settlement performance last year, we have been able to reflect not only on our achievements but also the impact of the results for those individuals that have been a victim of dental negligence.
In the last 5 years our firm has seen a record number of settlements across our 25 years of supporting victims of dental negligence in England and Wales.
While every case is different and unique, our detailed analysis of settlement values, timelines and case types reveals clear patterns for us to share and discuss. These insights all of which allows us to continue to evolve and achieve the strongest possible settlements for our clients and ensure they receive the redress they deserve.
Key 2025 Settlement Trends:
Neglect, Endodontics and Oral Surgery claim types remain our top 3 most settled in 2025.
In 2025 we saw a 50% increase in the average settlement value for oral surgery claim types from 2024.
There has been over 1.9 million pounds in compensation secured for oral surgery claims in last 5 years.
In 2025, cosmetic claims reached their highest average settlement value on record, rising by nearly one-third from last year.
Misdiagnosis claim settlements have more than doubled in the last 2 years.
In the last 5 years orthodontic claims average settlement values have continued to increase consecutively each year, with 2025 seeing the highest record average in settlement value.
2025 became the 5th consecutive year neglect claim types have remained one of the top claims we settle at DLP.
Looking Ahead:
The Dental Law Partnership remains firmly focused on securing the strongest possible compensation awards for every client we represent. Our motivation is driven by the real difference we have been able to deliver when representing our clients in their claim and giving them a successful step up in getting their lives back to normal after experiencing dental negligence.
The settlement success of 2025 reflects our continued commitment to improving results through a client focused service. By continuously doing this and learning from our settlement performance, we can position ourselves at the forefront of dental negligence and deliver exceptional financial outcomes for our clients in the years to come.