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If negligent dental treatment caused pain, infection, nerve damage, or failed procedures, you may be entitled to compensation. Our expert solicitors help clients across Dublin, Galway, Cork, Donegal, and beyond with no upfront fees.
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What Is a Dental Negligence Claim?

A dental negligence claim is made when a dentist or dental professional fails to provide proper care. This failure can cause injury, pain, or other dental problems. Patients may be entitled to seek compensation for the harm caused.

Dental negligence claims may arise from:
Nerve damage during extraction or implant procedures
Failed root canal treatment
Incorrect tooth extraction
Poorly fitted crowns, bridges, or implants
Failure to diagnose gum disease
Infection due to poor hygiene
Cosmetic dental procedures with poor outcomes
Lack of informed consent before treatment

Who Can Bring a Dental Negligence Claim?

Claims can be brought in  courts under UK personal injury law by:
The injured patient
A parent or guardian on behalf of a child
A legal representative acting for someone who lacks capacity
The estate of a deceased person in rare fatal cases

What Can You Claim Compensation For?

Dental negligence claims may include compensation for physical, emotional, and financial harm. This may include:
Pain and suffering
Corrective dental treatment
Specialist dental surgery
Loss of earnings
Future treatment costs
Travel expenses related to treatment
Psychological distress
Cosmetic correction procedures
In serious cases involving permanent nerve damage or long-term complications, compensation may cover ongoing care and future medical needs.
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How to Make a Dental Negligence in 3 Simple Steps

Step 1

Fill in our quick online form with your contact details and a brief summary of what happened.

Step 2

One of our solicitors will call you for a consultation at a convenient time.

Step 3

We’ll provide a no-obligation assessment and advise you on the next steps in your claim.
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Why People Across Choose Us for a Dental Negligence Claim

No Upfront Costs to Begin Your Dental Negligence Claim

You can begin your dental negligence claim without paying legal fees at the outset. Our team will review the circumstances of your case and explain your options clearly before your claim moves forward.

Direct Access to a Solicitor for Your Dental Negligence Case

You will deal directly with an experienced solicitor who understands dental negligence and medical negligence claims in and can answer your questions throughout the process.

Local Legal Support Across

With offices in Dublin, Cork, Galway, and Donegal, we provide trusted legal support to patients across who have suffered harm due to dental negligence. Our team understands the local courts, medical evidence requirements, and the legal procedures involved in these types of claims.

Experience Handling Dental Negligence Claims

Dental negligence can occur due to incorrect treatment, surgical errors, misdiagnosis of dental conditions, or failure to properly manage infections. Our solicitors regularly assist clients across with claims involving negligent dental care and treatment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Dental Negligence Claims in
A dental negligence claim may arise when a patient suffers injury or harm because the dental treatment they received fell below the expected professional standard.
Dental negligence may involve incorrect tooth extraction, nerve damage during procedures, failure to diagnose dental problems, poorly performed dental work, or complications caused by improper treatment.
In some circumstances, a claim may be possible if a dentist removed the wrong tooth or carried out treatment that caused avoidable harm.
Injuries may include nerve damage, infection, unnecessary tooth loss, ongoing pain, damage to surrounding teeth, or complications requiring further treatment.
Compensation may include the cost of corrective dental treatment, medical expenses, loss of earnings if applicable, and the physical and emotional impact of the injury.
You may wish to seek advice from another dental professional about your condition, request copies of your dental records, and consider speaking with a solicitor to understand whether a claim may be possible.
Evidence may include dental records, treatment notes, X-rays, expert dental opinions, photographs, and documentation showing financial losses caused by the treatment.
In most cases, you have three years from the date of the negligent treatment or from the date when the negligence became known.
You can begin by contacting a solicitor and explaining the details of the dental treatment and the harm suffered. The solicitor can review the information and advise whether a claim may be possible and what steps can be taken next.
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