Dental negligence covers a broad range of ways in which poor treatment can cause patient suffering.

This suffering may occur when there has been a failure to diagnose or treat oral cancers, infections and cysts, a lack of skill, or a failure to apply skill has been demonstrated with dental equipment such as drills, whereby the dentist has invited an unnecessary, possibly harmful or expensive procedure and finally where there has been a misapplication of anaesthetics, antibiotics, sedatives or analgesics.

Dental negligence may cause a great degree of discomfort and pain. This may take forms such as nerve damage, toothache or sensitivity. There is also a risk that dental negligence may cause infection in the gums or mouth more generally. This may lead to pain and swelling which may spread around the body if not treated. Dental negligence can result in psychological suffering through depression or anxiety.

At P.A. Duffy, we specialise in representing clients who have suffered medical negligence. Our expert team ensures the highest quality service to acquire the appropriate level of compensation based on your case. We pride ourselves on providing excellent client care and utilising our experience to provide expert legal advice. 

If you have been affected and wish to speak to a member of our team, please get in touch via the following channels 

• Call us on 01 533 7860(ROI) / 028 8772 2102(NI) 

• Email us enquiries@paduffy.ie 

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