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Dento-legal helpline
0800 374 626
Freephone
International
+44 (0) 20 7022 2209
We know that receiving a complaint, a negligence claim or letter from the GDC can be distressing. Talking things through with a dento-legal expert can help reassure you. Our dentists are just a phone call away, 24 hours a day. Over 98% of calls are connected straight away during normal working hours.
Our dento-legal team is available between 8am - 6pm Monday to Friday. Advice is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for dento-legal emergencies or urgent queries.
What to do if you need to go to court as a professional witness.
Help about writing a report or a statement.
What do if you're involved in a police investigation.
What to do if you receive a letter from a solicitor about a claim for negligence.
What to do if you find out you're the subject of a GDC investigation.
Advice on how best to handle a complaint
What to do if the media contact you about a patient
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