A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO DENTAL NEGLIGENCE LITIGATION IBD

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This Practical Guide to Dental Negligence Litigation provides helpful information for lawyers who are running dental negligence cases, be that for Claimant or Defendant.The book is aimed at students and practising lawyers and gives a gentle introduction to understanding dental records and also advice and tips for running dental negligence cases as separate from clinical negligence matters.ABOUT THE AUTHORLouisa Sherlock is dual qualified in dentistry and law. She practisedáas a dental surgeon for over a decade, both within the NHS andáprivately. As well as treating patients, she assisted with the running ofáa busy NHS practice and helped staff to prepare for CQC inspections.Louisa carried out further training in the field of dentistry, completingáa two-year diploma to become a member of the Joint Dental Faculties of the RoyaláCollege of Surgeons of England, London. Following a furtheráqualification in aesthetic dentistry, Louisa developed a private practiceáinvolving cosmetic dentistry, invisible orthodontics and facialáaesthetics. She also did some work for a nationwide facial aestheticsácompany. In addition, Louisa was a member of her Local Dental Committeeáfor several years.Throughout her legal training, Louisa received numerousáawards, including the Lord Denning scholarship from LincolnâÇÖs Inn.Louisa was called to the Bar in 2018 and is a member of No5 Chambers based in Birmingham and London. Most of her work is in the field of clinicalánegligence and personal injury.áShe regularly provides lectures to dental surgeons and experts on relevant legalámatters as part of their Continuing Professional Development, and cross-examines experts as part of their assessments with the Expert Witness Institute.CONTENTSChapter One - Introduction to DentistryChapter Two - Breach of DutyChapter Three - CausationChapter Four - Contributory NegligenceChapter Five - ConsentChapter Six - Expert Evidence - Which Expert to InstructChapter Seven - QuantumChapter Eight - Non-Delegable Duty of Care and Vicarious Liability in Dental Negligence CasesChapter Nine - Procedural Matters in Dental Negligence CasesChapter Ten - Conclusion