Expert Witness Journal Issue 65 February 2026 - Flipbook - Page 61
In patients with increased risk (for example diabetes,
periodontal disease, smoking history), I apply a
more cautious 15-year replacement cycle.
Dr Raj Kumar
Dental Exper t
This approach re昀氀ects both the published evidence
and real-world clinical experience.
BDS LDSRCS MSc ImpDent MAGDS RCSEd PGCert Facial Aesthetics
PGCert Orthodontics
Dr Raj Kumar has written over 400 reports in matters arising from patient and regulatory
Dr. Raj Kumar
Dental Surgeon
BDS LDS RCS MAGDS RCSED MSC ImpDent
EXPERT FIELD INVISALIGN ORTHODONTICS,
RESTORATIVE and IMPLANT DENTISTRY
complaints, dental negligence and accidental injury.
Dr Kumar qualified from Guys Hospital in 1989 with a BDS. In 1990 he obtained his LDS RCS
from the Royal College of Surgeons London.
He also has an expertise over 20 years in Invisalign orthodontics, having treated over 1400
patients. He worked as an NHS dentist from 1990 and set up a private practice in 1995 in the
West End of London.
He has expertise on breach and causation. Dental regulatory guidelines and those of
independent dental associations. He has worked closely with regulators, indemnifiers, lawyers,
mentees and patients. He is fully compliant with Part 35 rules.
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Experienced in assessing patient complaints, record card assessment, record keeping and
assessing the patient consent process. Has worked closely with regulators, indemnifiers,
lawyers, mentees and patients. He has acted as a mediator for patients as well.
Doctor Kumar as an ability to read into patient treatments and to decipher the important
References
tracts that relate to consent and treatment provided.
Having a good understanding of dental guidelines and expert literature helps Dr Kumar to
Comparison of Long-term Survival of Implants and
Endodontically Treated Teeth
F.C. Setzer and S. Kim* 2014
create informative and corresponding medical legal reports.
Areas of expertise include;
What are the longevities of teeth and oral implants?
Poul Holm-Pedersen 1, Niklaus P Lang, Frauke Müller
Clin Oral Implants Res
2007 Jun;18 Suppl 3:15-9.
l Emergency dental care
l Treatment planning and diagnosis
l Patient consent
l Routine dental treatment including:
l Periodontal care
l Restorative dentistry
l Crowns
l Root canal treatment
l Fixed bridge work
l Removable prostheses
l Extractions
l Cosmetic dentistry
Complex dental treatment including:
Long term clinical performance of 10 871 dental implants
with up to 22 years of follow-up: A cohort study in 4247
patients
25 March 2021
David French DDS, Dip.Peri, Ronen Ofec DMD, MSc, Liran
Levin DMD,
Clinical Implant Dentistry Vol 23//3
l Implant dentistry
l Orthodontics
l Facial aesthetics
Tel: 07802 456 804 - Email: info@dentalexpert.me
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Consultation clinics at
65 London Wall, EC2M 5TU
6A Cathedral Square, Peterborough, PE1 1XH
38 Harborne Rd, Birmingham, B19 1LL
Dr Wassim Slim
Dentist
BSc. BDS(Lond.) MFDS RCS(Eng) DipPDC(Edin.)
MSc (Rest) LLM
MR SAMEER SINGH
CONSULTANT ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON
Dr Wassim Slim qualified Bachelor of Dental Surgery with distinction from the
prestigious Guy's Hospital Dental School in 1998. In 2000 he gained diplomate
membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. He holds further
postgraduate qualifications; a gaining a postgraduate certificate in Implant
Dentistry from Warwick University and a postgraduate diploma in Primary Dental
Care from the University of Edinburgh.
MBBS, BSc, FRCS (Trauma and Orthopaedics)
Specialist interests
All aspects of Trauma (soft tissue and bone injuries), Upper Limb Disorders,
Whiplash Injuries. Medical Reporting - Personal injury, Medical Negligence,
Work related disorders and Repetitive Strain Expert.
He currently works at the Headquarters of the Defence Medical Services as a
policy officer for dental services, as well as part time in General Dental Practice in
Northamptonshire.
Mr Singh delivers reports for both claimant and defendant solicitors producing
fair unbiased reports to assist the courts. Mr Singh provides legal training to
assist solicitors in trauma and orthopaedic related matters.
He is experienced in managing patient complaints, conducting clinical
competency investigations and record card reviews.
Mr Singh is an expert in personal injury and medical negligence and performs over 200
reports per year. Mr Singh is Chair for the British Orthopaedic Association Medico Legal
committee. Mr Singh is Bond Solon trained and MedCo registered and has undertaken
training for medical negligence and court room experience.
Dr Slim produces fact-based, informative; detailed reports based on strict
adherence to the instructions received, and a thorough assessment of evidence
packs. His reports are compliant with CPR 35 standards, providing a balanced,
impartial opinion on evidence based findings with reference to national clinical
guidelines and best practice standards where appropriate.
Mr Singh undertakes regular CPD to ensure his clinical and legal
practice is up to date.
Dr Slim invites instruction for reports within the scope of General Dental Practice on:
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Clinic locations in London, Milton Keynes and Bedford:
London
10 Harley Street, Marylebone, London, W1G 9QY
Current condition and prognosis.
Breach of duty.
Standards of care expected.
Causation.
The Manor Hospital
Church End, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AW
Bridges Clinic
Bridge House, Bedford Hospital NHS Trust, South Wing, Bedford, MK42 9DJ
Conflict of Interest: Dr Slim cannot accept instructions
involving the Ministry of Defence
The Saxon Clinic
Chadwick Drive, Saxon Street, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 5LR
Email: drwslim@zohomail.eu
Telephone: 07714 378888
EXPERT WITNESS JOURNAL
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