Inadequate Treatment of Periodontal Disease
If Periodontal Disease is diagnosed for a patient it is important that the patient receives the appropriate treatment and be carefully monitored so that the treatment can be changed if it is not controlling the disease. In some cases, referral for specialist treatment may be required. Unfortunately, some dentists provide inadequate treatment and advice or do not recognise when a referral to a specialist dental practitioner is needed. In such cases the Periodontal Disease remains active, threatening the future of a patient’s teeth.
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Tooth Extraction
A dentist should carefully plan and properly assess the tooth to be removed and plan the procedure and exercise care when performing the extraction. A failure to do so may […]
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General Dental Negligence
If you have experienced any of the following you may be eligible to claim for general dental negligence:
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Bridges and Crowns
Bridges are used to replace a missing tooth or teeth and link to adjacent teeth. Some common mistakes by dentists with bridges, which may provide grounds to make a claim. […]
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Dental Implant Negligence
Dental implants are a surgical procedure and should be carefully planned and only carried out by a dental professional who has the necessary skills and expertise to carry out a […]