Dental Medico-Legal Insights

Photo by Gustavo Fring via Pexels Clinical context: periodontal disease diagnosis and monitoring Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting the supporting structures of the teeth. Its diagnosis and management rely on systematic clinical assessment, including: Basic Periodontal Examination (BPE) recording, which provides a screening tool to identify patients who may require further periodontal…

Photo by Cedric Fauntleroy via Pexels Clinical context: BPE as a screening tool The Basic Periodontal Examination (BPE) is a screening tool used in UK general dental practice to identify patients who may require further periodontal assessment. It employs a WHO probe to record the highest score in each sextant, ranging from 0 to 4,…

Photo by www.kaboompics.com via Pexels Single Joint Expert Instruction in Dental Claims: Preparing for the Joint Statement Process in Endodontic Cases In clinical negligence claims involving endodontic treatment, instructing a single joint expert (SJE) under CPR Part 35 can streamline proceedings and reduce costs. However, the joint statement process requires careful preparation to ensure the…

Photo by Sora Shimazaki via Pexels Paediatric Dental Claims: Radiographic and Record-Keeping Pitfalls in Caries Management and Safeguarding In paediatric dental claims, the evidential landscape is frequently shaped by two critical domains: radiographic justification and contemporaneous records. Solicitors instructing dental expert witnesses in clinical negligence, CICA, or regulatory proceedings must scrutinise these areas with particular…