Dental Errors
Dental Errors and the Suffering It Causes
We have all experienced the excruciating suffering caused by toothache. In fact, many would agree that it is the type of pain that would drive people completely up the walls as it is a constant throbbing that affects your whole being. For this reason we are grateful for the services a dentist offers as they relief us of such unbearable pain. However, in some cases, dental errors have occurred which caused more damage than good, leaving the patient with even more pain that can carry on for months or even years.
As the mouth is one of the most delicate areas of the human body with a great purpose, dental errors can be devastating. This is why it is of the utmost importance that dental practitioners take extra precaution when operating or working on a patient. The mouth is also very susceptible to infections and it is required that the dental practitioner pays extra attention to the sterilization of their equipment. As patient, the responsibility lies with you to ensure that your dental practitioner is registered with the relevant regulatory bodies. On the other hand, if your dental practitioner was negligent in treating your oral problems it is your right as patient to make a case of medical malpractice against him or her.
Dental practitioner complaints are also governed by the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA); therefore, if dental errors were at fault for your suffering due to the negligent actions undertaken by the dental practitioner, you can make your claim at this governing body. An investigation will then follow, so be sure to provide your attorney with all the evidentiary material you possibly can to ensure that you receive the proper recourse for the suffering you had endured.
For more information with regards to cases of medical negligence or if you require the services of a medical malpractice attorney contact Adele van der Walt Attorneys. Our experience with cases concerning the suffering of a patient caused by dental errors will ensure that you will have a leading team of attorneys that will attend to your case with dedication and passion.
For more information on this subject, please give us a call at 012 460 3668 (SA) or e-mail us at clare@avdw.co.za
