Dental negligence is our area of expertise and sole focus.

A specialist clinical negligence firm with almost 20 years of experience handling dental negligence claims, supported by a skilled dento-legal team and run entirely on a no-win, no-fee basis.

Decades of experience dedicated to dental negligence

Alderman Solicitors is a specialist law firm with an outstanding reputation for handling clinical negligence matters, particularly dental negligence cases. We were one of the earliest independent firms to focus solely on dental negligence.

Your case is handled by a senior clinical negligence expert with detailed knowledge of the dental negligence claim and litigation process, working alongside a skilled dento-legal team who provide the expert clinical opinion needed to establish your claim.

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A niche practice, solely focused on you

  • Dental negligence

    A niche practice focused exclusively on dental negligence cases.

  • No-win, no-fee

    Pursue your claim with no upfront cost and no financial risk to you.

  • Senior solicitor led

    Every case is handled directly by senior clinical negligence experts.

  • Expert dento-legal team

    Skilled dental experts from across all branches of dentistry advise on your case.

  • Selective client approach

    A limited caseload so every claim receives our full attention and expertise.

  • Client-centred service

    Information is the cornerstone of our client relations at every stage.

Types of dental negligence claims.

If your treatment fell below an acceptable standard and caused you harm, we can help you understand whether you have a claim.

  1. Dental Implants

    Misplaced or failed implants, infection and inadequate planning.

  2. Gum Disease

    Failure to diagnose or treat gum disease, leading to bone and tooth loss.

  3. Veneers

    Unnecessary or poorly executed work damaging otherwise healthy teeth.

  4. Fillings Compensation

    Missed decay, defective restorations and the complications that follow.

  5. Tooth Whitening

    Whitening burns, enamel damage, nerve irritation and negligent treatment.

  6. Root Canal Treatment

    Errors in endodontic treatment causing infection, pain or further damage.

  7. Tooth Extractions

    Wrongful or negligent extractions, retained roots and complications.

  8. Cosmetic Dentistry

    Poorly performed cosmetic treatments causing damage, pain or unsatisfactory results.

How dental negligence is established

  1. Below standard

    Treatment falls below the standard expected of a reasonable practitioner

  2. Causation of injury

    The negligence directly caused injury or a worse outcome

  3. Records reviewed

    Your full dental records before and after treatment are obtained and reviewed

  4. Expert assessment

    An independent dental expert assesses the standard of care provided

  5. Claim pursued

    The claim is prepared and compensation pursued, litigating where necessary

Your right to be fully informed

Informed consent is where you are made aware of the necessity of treatment, what it entails, its suitability, cost transparency, the likelihood of success or failure, and its risks. You should also be told about appropriate alternatives and advised if a treatment is beyond your dentist’s skill.

You cannot give consent if you have not been adequately informed about the important factors relating to your treatment, which is why informed consent is a legal prerequisite to any procedure.

You should be informed about:

  • Pursue your claim with no upfront cost and no financial risk to you.
  • Every case is handled directly by senior clinical negligence experts.
  • Skilled dental experts from across all branches of dentistry advise on your case.
  • A limited caseload so every claim receives our full attention and expertise.
  • Information is the cornerstone of our client relations at every stage.

Cases we have won for our clients.

A closer look at our case studies, highlighting outcomes achieved for our clients.

Client Testimonials

The experiences of clients we’ve supported through complex negligence claims, shared in their own words.

No-win, no-fee access to justice.

Free claim assessment

We run all dental negligence cases under a Conditional Fee Agreement. There are no upfront legal fees, and the success fee is paid by the negligent dentist or their insurer, not by you.

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    No upfront legal fees to begin your claim

  • £0

    You only pay if your claim is successful

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    Success fee recovered from the negligent dentist or insurer

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    Compensation for treatment, pain and lost income

Discuss the viability of your claim

Our specialist team can assess whether your treatment was negligent. Get in touch today for a free, no-obligation assessment of your clinical negligence claim.

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