Independant Dental Expert Witness
Specialist opinion in Periodontology and Implant Dentistry for medio-legal cases across the UK
CUBS Expert Witness Certificate
EFP recognised Periodontal Specialist
27+ Years Clinical and Academic Experience
Expert Witness Services
- Record review: a comprehensive review of dental records and radiographs to assess clinical management and documentation.
- Breach of Duty: assessment of whether the standard of care provided fell below that expected of a reasonably competent practitioner.
- Causation: evaluation of whether any identified breach of duty directly contributed to the patient’s condition or outcome.
- Condition and prognosis: assessment of the patient’s current clinical condition and likely future treatment needs and outcomes.
Why Instruct Me
- Specialist-level expertise in Periodontology and Implant Dentistry.
- Independent and impartial opinion.
- CPR Part 35 compliant reporting.
- Clear, structured medico-legal reports.
- Experience in complex clinical cases.
Independent Opinion
My duty as an expert witness is to court. I provide independent, objective opinions based on my clinical and academic expertise, in accordance with CPR 35. Instructions are accepted from claimant, defendant, and as a single joint expert.
Areas of Expertise
- Periodontal Disease: assessment of the diagnosis, classification, and management of periodontal disease in accordance with accepted clinical standards.
- Implant Complications: evaluation of complications related to implant placement, integration, and maintenance, including treatment planning and follow-up care.
- Failure to Diagnose: assessment of whether relevant clinical signs and symptoms were appropriately identified and acted upon in a timely manner
- Treatment Planning: evaluation of the appropriateness and sequencing of proposed or delivered treatment in relation to the patient’s condition.
- Radiographic Interpretation: assessment of the adequacy and interpretation of radiographs in supporting diagnosis and clinical decision-making.
- Specialist Referral: evaluation of whether referral to a specialist was indicated and undertaken in accordance with accepted standards of care.
Contact
Available for instructions nationwide in the UK.
Contact for availability and terms.