Decision Report 201704505

Summary

Mr C complained that his dentist had failed to provide him with appropriate dental treatment. In particular Mr C felt that his dentist had taken a radiograph which was not required and that they had tried to promote the use of private dental treatment over NHS treatment.

We took independent advice from an adviser in general dentistry and found that the dentist had acted in accordance with the national guidance for taking radiographs. The radiographs indicated that there was decay present in Mr C's teeth and that the dentist had suggested appropriate treatment to be carried out. The records also contained evidence of discussions between the dentist and Mr C where it was explained what treatment was available on either NHS dental treatment or private dental treatment. There was no evidence to suggest that the dentist had promoted private dental care. Therefore, we did not uphold Mr C's complaint.