Education

A UK dental malpractice case is triggered by when 3 key criteria are met: legal duty of care applies, a breach of practice standards is clear and treatment alone is the cause of any negative outcomes.

Claims of avoidable oversight, communication breakdown or administrative gaps arise in 10 key ways across treatment phases. Majority are resolved without pay-out or successfully defended with Densura.

A cosmetic dental procedure increases risk of claims from dissatisfied patients who set unrealistic expectations. Heightened valid consent standards and lifelong maintenance can further increase risk.

Defending a dental negligence claim relies on robust dental indemnity support, concise communication, valid consent, comprehensively accurate patient records as well as sufficient complaint handling.

A good average salary for UK dentists tends to fall between £70,000 and £120,000 predominantly based on practice work. Other factors include experience, qualification level, location or working hours.

Compliant digital patient records must adhere to GDC and UK GDPR standards. The GDC’s “4 Cs”, robust data security, ICO registration, DPO appointments and statutory retention periods must be enforced.