Business Details
26 Years
experience
Trusted Dental Negligence Solicitors in the UK
The Dental Law Partnership stands as a leading specialist in dental negligence claims across the UK, offering high-quality legal representation exclusively for patients affected by substandard dental care. With over 24 years of dedicated experience, our team combines legal expertise and clinical knowledge through a unique blend of solicitors and dentists. All cases are managed by seasoned professionals, ensuring clients receive tailored support throughout the claims process. Recognised as a market leader by The Legal 500, we handle the majority of dental negligence claims in England and Wales, operating on a no-win, no-fee basis to ensure accessible justice.Our commitment to excellence is underscored by our Lexcel accreditation, reflecting rigorous standards in client care and practice management. We pride ourselves on transparent communication, leveraging our dual expertise to assess clinical aspects efficiently while maintaining strict confidentiality and professionalism.
Services
Dental Negligence Claims
Cosmetic Dentistry Claims
Nerve Damage Compensation
Wrong Tooth Extraction
Oral Cancer Misdiagnosis
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We have over 24 years of experience in dental negligence claims.
- Our team includes qualified solicitors and dentists with clinical expertise.
- All cases are handled on a no-win, no-fee basis.
- Award-winning service with thousands of successful client outcomes.
- Lexcel-accredited for excellence in client care and practice management.
Associations and certifications
- Lexcel
- The Legal 500
What people say
Prompt and attentive support
Patient and kind team
Effortless and seamless process
Excellent communication
Delighted with compensation
Services
Dental Negligence Claims
We specialise in dental negligence claims, helping patients seek compensation for substandard care. Our team of solicitors and dentists assesses clinical records, identifies breaches in duty, and pursues justice for physical, psychological, or financial harm caused by dental professionals. Clients benefit from our no-win, no-fee model and decades of expertise.
Nerve Damage Compensation
Our firm handles claims for nerve damage resulting from dental procedures, including extractions and implants. We evaluate cases involving lingual nerve injuries, inflammation, or permanent damage, ensuring clients receive compensation for pain, corrective treatment, and long-term impacts on quality of life.
Wrong Tooth Extraction
We pursue compensation for patients who underwent incorrect tooth extractions. Our experts review dental records to prove negligence, addressing unnecessary pain, additional procedures, and the emotional distress caused by preventable errors during routine dental work.
Cosmetic Dentistry Claims
Our team addresses negligence in cosmetic procedures like veneers, implants, and smile makeovers. We secure compensation for botched treatments, ensuring clients cover corrective work and emotional harm from unmet expectations or physical complications.
Oral Cancer Misdiagnosis
We represent patients harmed by delayed oral cancer diagnoses. Our solicitors prove negligence by demonstrating failure to screen or refer, securing funds for advanced treatment, rehabilitation, and the psychological impact of late-stage diagnosis.
People
David Corless-Smith
Managing Director
A former dentist with ten years of clinical experience, David transitioned to law and became a barrister. He founded the UK Dental Law and Ethics Forum and contributes extensively to dento-legal literature.
Christopher Dean
Managing Director
Dual-qualified as a dentist, solicitor, and barrister, Christopher co-authored the definitive text on clinical negligence. He chairs the UK Dental Law and Ethics Forum and brings multidisciplinary expertise to client cases.
Questions
What constitutes dental negligence?
Dental negligence occurs when a dentist's care falls below acceptable standards, causing harm through misdiagnosis, incorrect procedures, or failure to obtain informed consent.
How long do I have to make a claim?
You have three years from the negligence date or discovery to file a claim. Children have until age 21 if claimed on their behalf.
Can I claim against an NHS dentist?
Yes. Claims against NHS dentists target the individual's insurance, not the NHS, ensuring accountability without straining public resources.
What compensation could I receive?
Compensation varies based on injury severity, financial loss, and psychological impact. Past settlements range from £15,000 to £20,000 on average.
How are cases funded?
Most cases use no-win, no-fee agreements, meaning legal costs are recovered from the dentist's insurer if successful. No upfront fees are required.
What if my case goes to court?
Most claims settle out of court. If litigation is necessary, our team prepares robust cases, ensuring clients are represented effectively throughout the process.
Reviews (6)
N. B.
May 07, 2022
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I mainly dealt with both Olivia's I feel the service was good given we was in the middle of a pandemic. It did take almost 3 years to be settled but made a horrible experience a lot easier. I was kept up to date throughout any questions answered and a prompt response. I feel the DLP acted in my best interests. All of the problems I encountered was listened to and put to paper in a way I never could. The fee's was quite high and amounted to as much as my claim. The no win no fee agreement takes any stress away from it so I have no regrets. Would use again but hopefully I will never have to.
Martin Hall
May 07, 2022
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Had to do all the paper and then they sent a report back to me saying no to carrying on they did not even get my hospital reports to say I've got nerve damage a day useless run away
Corel Jo
Sep 05, 2021
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Critical: Quality, Responsiveness very very slow does not read the correspondence given to them reply's with untruths of what they have received due to lack of attention to detail avoid this company they too 14months to gather evidence then like i say neglected to read it RUBBISH SERVICE
Faisal Khan
Jan 05, 2021
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Dlp. Solicitor.waste of time.they take long time plus they r not Solicitor advisor most of trainees.my case was handed trainee advisor. Kyle padley.he took long time around two year.and then told me I am sorry you will disappoint but I am closing your case the dentists broke needle in your tooth.and they accepted and I removed teeth is well.no win no fee mean.they work slow in case get money from legal aid.
I went yesterday Solicitor office he told me this case is 100 percent winner case.so I told him.if you win done with 50t50 he said ok.know guess.dlp.r worse advisor.not Solicitor.believe me.so better private.and stay away from dlp.
I went yesterday Solicitor office he told me this case is 100 percent winner case.so I told him.if you win done with 50t50 he said ok.know guess.dlp.r worse advisor.not Solicitor.believe me.so better private.and stay away from dlp.
Michelle Vangelder
Dec 16, 2020
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I contacted DLP last year after I had a very bad experience with my Dentist after not doing treatment right and told me I had to pay to have the treatment again. Since i had the treatment the dentist was taken over by a new dentist and no longer had all my records. DLP emailed me saying that due to lack of evidence and the fact their director has a personal relationship with this particular dentist, so will not be able to take on my claim due to conflict of interest. very disappointed as after hearing advertisements on radio I thought they sounded really good. So guess I just have to deal with my dental work being of poor quality as a dental law firm wont take on the case
Neil Dymant
Jun 26, 2020
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NEVER send this firm anything, they will insist on it being sent by recorded post & never reimburse you. I would insist that they send a courier, make the parasitic ambulance chasers pay, and inconvenience them as much as possible. They insisted that I sent my notes for a patient by recorded delivery. I had to drive 12 miles to a post office wait for half an hour until they reopened after lunch, don a mask & gloves & pay 6.30. I asked them to reimburse the postage. This was not forthcoming I have rung them twice & never been rung back.
