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- Jan 22, 2010
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Hi, I unexpectedly got a call from my NHS dental hospital (I'm in UK) about a referral that was made last year, almost a year ago - thanks to Covid! Looking the dentist up tonight, I discovered he has previously been struck off elsewhere and was reinstated in 2015 on a technicality. The problem I have is nothing to do with the issues he was struck off for, but he was found guilty of negligence and his cavalier attitude to patients is not reassuring.
As I have dental phobia, I need to be able to trust my dentist, and I don't feel much trust in one who has previously been struck off. However, this is the time of Covid and I am afraid to ask to see someone different in case I am flat refused or I have to wait another 6 months.
How do I stand as regards refusing to see a dentist? He's a senior consultant with a lot of years experience and a ton of qualifications, but he was still struck off at the end of the day, for fairly serious medical oversights.
Has anyone had any experience of refusing a dentist at a dental hospital? Is it a bad idea, especially just now? Should I just go see him and see how I like him? I know me, I'll worry if I see him and don't like him that I've made a mistake and spoilt my chance of seeing someone decent. But I'll also feel stupid if they refuse me and I lose my chance, or if I see someone different and they are crap! I just do not know what to do and would like some advice.
As I have dental phobia, I need to be able to trust my dentist, and I don't feel much trust in one who has previously been struck off. However, this is the time of Covid and I am afraid to ask to see someone different in case I am flat refused or I have to wait another 6 months.
How do I stand as regards refusing to see a dentist? He's a senior consultant with a lot of years experience and a ton of qualifications, but he was still struck off at the end of the day, for fairly serious medical oversights.
Has anyone had any experience of refusing a dentist at a dental hospital? Is it a bad idea, especially just now? Should I just go see him and see how I like him? I know me, I'll worry if I see him and don't like him that I've made a mistake and spoilt my chance of seeing someone decent. But I'll also feel stupid if they refuse me and I lose my chance, or if I see someone different and they are crap! I just do not know what to do and would like some advice.