Comments on: Dodgy Dentists?

By: bookish

bookish — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 11:44:41 +0000

I think this dental office is responsible to repair the damage that was done by this guy–for free. They should consider themselves lucky if you don’t sue them.
Make them fix this, and then find another dentist.
Are you in the UK (the use of “dodgy” makes me think that.) Because, if you’re in the States, there is a 1-800-DENTIST number that makes referrals.

By: My Grain

My Grain — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 11:33:29 +0000

You must report him to the British dentist association(it’s something like that). I’ve rang them up before checking on dentist’s reputations,rough prices for treatment and advice.They’re very helpful.You’ll put a black mark against his name and they can even make sure he never practices again under certain situatons.

By: SpiderDi

SpiderDi — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 11:05:41 +0000

get a lawyer. it’s still a medical procedure, and still can be considered malpractice if you can prove that his screw up left you distraught enough with your appearance that you can claim damages or pain and suffering (which i’m sure you experienced anyways since going to the dentist isn’t fun). make THEM pay for the repairs that a competent dentist will have to do.

By: Lozy

Lozy — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 10:11:53 +0000

I suggest that you take a photo of the work he did. Then go and see someone who specialises in compensation. I don’t think you should pay for the treatment if it is as bad as you say. You really need to seek legal advice try one of the company’s that advertise for no win no fee.

By: ascoile

ascoile — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 09:53:16 +0000

You have a problem if you went private. If you went NHS there is a complaints procedure. However private patients have little comeback. You should firstly get a second opinion in writing then go through the small claims court. Getting the second opinion may be difficult because professionals stick together.
You say it is only a temp crown so give him the chance to fit the permanent one. If you are not happy don’t pay. He has then got to take civil proceedings against you. He may not want to risk this if he knows you will tell your side of the story in court.