Are associate dentists employed or self employed and why does this matter in a dental claim?
As a specialist dental negligence solicitor I am often asked whether a claim can be bought against the practice that the dentist worked in, often because the dentist themselves are no longer practising or cannot be traced. Dentistry appears to be one of the only professions in which its members qualify as self-employed from the day they start to practice. After dental training the dentist’s first position within a practice will usually be as an associate dentist. This will
Does an apology constitute and admission of guilt in a dental claim?
The British are extremely good at two things: Queuing and apologising. For evidence just look at Hugh Grants bumbling character in Four Weddings and Funeral! When speaking to new clients they often tell me that the dentist in question accused of negligence has apologised to them and that this somehow means that the dentist in question is guilty of the most atrocious negligence. Not quite so. In the eyes of the law and apology does not equate to an admission of liability. Sec
How to avoid a dental negligence claim- Advice for dentists from a claimant solicitor.
My job as a Solicitor specialising in negligence claims against dentists in not an easy one, however, some dentists make it very much easier by not keeping adequate dental records, and not giving and recording proper advice to patients. I explain below in more detail how you can take practical steps in your dental practice to help avoid any dental negligence claims. I have been exclusively practising in dental negligence since 2001. Negligence- A Brief Overview
In order to
