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Dental Negligence Claims

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Are you suffering from pain or complications after dental treatment? At NJS Law, our specialist dental negligence solicitors are here to help you claim the compensation you deserve.

We understand that going to the dentist can be a stressful experience. But when dental negligence causes unnecessary pain, injury, or long-term complications, it’s more than just distressing — You may have a valid claim for compensation.

We offer expert legal advice and support in dental malpractice claims across England and Wales. Our team has extensive experience securing compensation for clients who’ve received substandard care from dentists, dental hygienists, or orthodontists.

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What Is Dental Negligence?

Dental negligence occurs when a dental professional fails to meet the required standard of care, resulting in harm to the patient. If a dentist’s mistake or omission has worsened your condition or caused unnecessary pain, you may be entitled to make a dental negligence claim.

Common Examples of Dental Negligence:
  • Why Are Dental Negligence Claims RisingFailure to diagnose or treat gum disease (Periodontal Disease): Untreated gum disease can lead to tooth loss and serious health risks..

  • Negligent root canal treatment: Poor technique or errors, such as sodium hypochlorite leakage, can cause lasting damage.
  • Tooth extraction errors: This includes removal of the wrong tooth, damage to surrounding teeth, or even a broken jaw.
  • Dental implant negligence: This can include:

    • Inserting implants without first treating gum disease.

    • Inadequate bone density assessment.

    • Incorrect implant placement angle.

    • Implants placed too close to adjacent teeth, leading to complications.

  • Negligently fitted crowns, veneers, or dental bridges: Poor restorative work that impacts bite function or aesthetics.
  • Orthodontic negligence: Including:

    • Incorrect treatment plans.

    • Poor monitoring or management of braces/invisible aligners.

    • Delayed or inappropriate treatment leading to worse dental alignment.

  • Composite bonding errors: Such as:

    • Unnecessary or unsuitable procedures.

    • Poor fit, unnatural appearance, or premature failure requiring early replacement.

If any of these situations sound familiar, our dental negligence lawyers can assess your case and advise you on the next steps.

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Making a Dental Negligence Compensation Claim

Our experienced medical and dental negligence solicitors will guide you through the entire claims process, with compassion and clarity. We aim to make claiming as simple and stress-free as possible.

 

We Can Help You Claim Compensation For:
  • Pain and suffering due to negligent dental treatment
  • Corrective procedures or further dental work
  • Financial losses, including treatment costs and travel expenses
  • Long-term impacts on your oral health or general wellbeing

We’ll start by gathering key information, including:

  • Your full dental and medical history

  • Copies of dental records, X-rays, or scan results

  • Details of how the negligence has affected your life

  • Whether you’ve already raised concerns with your dental professional

Why Choose NJS Law for Your Dental Negligence Claim?

  • Specialist Dental Negligence Solicitors

  • No Win No Fee – Pay nothing unless your claim is successful

  • Decades of experience in complex clinical and dental negligence claims

  • Clear, honest advice from day one

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We will normally be able to help you on a No Win No Fee Agreement basis and will explain what this means when we speak to you.

Speak to Our Medical Negligence Team Today

Our team has decades of combined experience in dealing with Medical Negligence Claims. 

Our NJS Law Medical Negligence Specialists are sympathetic, understanding, and can help you get the outcome you deserve.

If you would like to discuss an issue, please get in touch to arrange a free no obligation consultation. We’re available by email or phone.

Call or email us today to discuss your claim.

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Leanne Henton

Solicitor - Head of Personal Injury

Leanne studied the Bar Vocational Course at the BPP Law School in Leeds, and graduated with Very Competent, before cross-qualifying as a Solicitor in 2013.

Leanne began her legal career in 2009, specialising in Personal Injury claims, with experience across Road Traffic Accidents, Employer and Public Liability cases, and Medical Negligence matters.

As Head of Personal Injury, Leanne is instrumental in driving the growth and evolution of the Employer and Public Liability team, along with the Medical, Dental, and Cosmetic Negligence departments.

In her personal life Leanne enjoys holidaying and days out with her young family.

Kate Barge

Clinical Negligence Solicitor

Kate has been a specialist solicitor in clinical negligence and dental negligence claims since 2010. During this time, she has mainly worked on the claimant side of negligence although she has obtained experience working at defendant firms which has given her invaluable insight.

Previous to qualifying as a solicitor Kate had a career in nursing qualifying as an RGN and subsequently working as a Theatre Sister at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in London. During her time working in clinical negligence she has run high value claims including a claim against the rogue breast surgeon Ian Paterson.

She loves travel and wild life and has recently been scuba diving off the coast of  Mexico with turtles,  sting rays  and moray eels.

Rachel Browne

Clinical Negligence Solicitor

Rachel has been a specialist clinical negligence and dental negligence solicitor since 2014, as well as having had a number of years pre-qualification experience in this field also. Her practice has been solely claimant based and has an empathetic approach to navigating claims.

Her experience includes running high value obstetrics claims, as well as complex bariatric and orthopaedic cases to successful conclusion.

Rachel loves to travel and spent part of her undergraduate degree studying in the United States. She is an avid reader, and particularly enjoys the classics.

Richard Shillcock

Solicitor

After qualifying as a solicitor in 2002, Richard gained experience working in several firms in the north west of England.

Throughout his 25 year career in the law, Richard has covered the gamut of Personal Injury work. Described as being ‘terrier like’ in his approach to litigation, Richard still loves the thrill of the fight despite his ever advancing years.

Outside of work, Richard lives on the Wirral with his wife and two children. When he isn’t busy helping with homework or coaching his daughter’s football team, Richard enjoys baking and watching his beloved Liverpool FC.

Barry Radford

Solicitor

Barry qualified as a Solicitor in 1999 and has over 20 years post-qualification experience dealing with personal injury claims.

Barry has experience of dealing with a wide range of personal injury cases including employer’s and public liability matters. He specialises in high value multi-track personal injury claims together with clinical and dental negligence cases.

 Barry recently moved to rural Wales having lived in Manchester for many years and enjoys spending time walking in the countryside with his partner and their miniature dachshund, Rupert.

Ericka Genge

Clinical Negligence Litigation Executive

Ericka has been a specialist clinical and dental negligence Litigation Executive since January 2019. Prior to this her practice has always been claimant based  as she enjoys helping claimants navigate through any difficulties and achieve the best possible results.

Previously she has dealt with Personal Injury claims, Employers Liability and Public Liability matters along with Disease and Multi Track matters since 2006.

Ericka enjoys being active when not at work and spending time with her family. She is a blackbelt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and shares this hobby with her husband and youngest child.