Dentists targeted by ‘no win, no fee’ lawyers

‘No win, no fee’ lawyers are aggressively targeting dentists, according to the Telegraph, with the profession now twice as likely to be sued than a decade ago. Indemnity costs for dentists have rocketed over the period as the industry witnesses a steep rise in cases relating to the diagnosis and treatment of periodontal disease, as these cases tend to lead to substantially higher payouts. Now, industry bodies are calling for reform to tackle the rising cost of negligence, suggesting ten-year limits on claims and a fixed recoverable costs scheme.