With 25 years of experience helping patients seek justice for dental negligence, we’ve witnessed first-hand the consequences of poor dental care and treatment. But recent data from Google and Dentistry UK paints a very alarming picture, with a growing number of people turning to the internet not just for advice, but in a desperate attempt to tackle the lack of dental services in this country themselves.
A Crisis of Access and Affordability
According to Google search data, online searches for “tooth pain” have increased by a staggering 460% since June 2010. Searches for “toothache” are up 227%, with more people looking up problems like “chipped tooth” (+329%), “gum pain” (+330%), “bad breath” (+133%), and “bleeding gums” (+110%) online.
In 2024, the search for “NHS dentist” hit its highest point on record, 112% higher than in 2010. The growing pressure is a direct reflection of a struggling NHS system and a fall down of public trust and access to essential care. These numbers point to a deeply concerning trend of widespread public desperation, and a call for change in the dental care industry.
The Impact of Dental Negligence in a Failing System
4 in 10 people are not attending dentist appointments due to cost barriers, while 17% are struggling to find an NHS dentist altogether. At our firm, we’ve seen how this can lead to long-term oral health complications – patients living in pain, infections which could have otherwise been prevented, and patients ultimately facing a more complex and expensive treatment plan.
As one of the UK’s leading specialist dental negligence law firms, we work exclusively on behalf of patients. Our team comprises of not only experienced solicitors but also qualified dentists who understand both the medical and legal complexities of your case. Meet the faces behind the Dental Law team here.
Moving Forward, Know Your Rights
At The Dental Law Partnership, we advocate for those left behind by a failing system. We’re here to ensure that dentists, practices, and healthcare providers are held accountable for the care or lack of care, they provide. We believe access should be provided in a safe, timely manner, and professional dental care is a right, not a privilege. If you’ve been harmed as a result of poor dental care, we’re here to help. Dental negligence isn’t always about what a dentist does, it can also be about what they fail to do. When appointments are missed, diagnoses are incorrect, or urgent care is delayed, the impacts can be devastating.
We offer free initial consultations, and work on a no win, no fee basis. Let us help you get the answers, accountability, and compensation you deserve.
Get in touch with our team today, fill out our online claim form or call us on 0800 0853 823.