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GDC regulatory matters
Experience of clinical expert work in General Dental Council hearings.
Practising clinician. Independent expert.
Clinical authority.
Evidence-led opinion.
Dr Sahil Patel is a London-based dental expert witness and Principal of Marylebone Smile Clinic.
His active referral practice in restorative and aesthetic dentistry informs independent reports on dental treatment, complications and injury.
BACD accreditation, published clinical work and expert witness membership provide a clear foundation for assessing his suitability.
Dento-legal experience
Regulatory matters.
Civil claims. Clear insight.
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Joint panel discussions
Experience contributing to discussions of dental evidence and clinical opinion.
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Civil claims
Alleged dental malpractice, accidents and dental trauma, for claimants and defendants.
Experience includes GDC hearings, joint panel discussions and civil claims for alleged malpractice and accidents or dental trauma.
Instructions are assessed individually and accepted only within clinical knowledge and experience.
Clinical scope
Dental expertise.
Across the whole picture.
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General & restorative dentistry
Dental decay, fillings, crowns, bridges and treatment planning.
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Cosmetic & aesthetic dentistry
Veneers, composite bonding, tooth proportions and aesthetic outcomes.
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Implants & tooth replacement
Implant-supported crowns and bridges, complications and maintenance.
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Periodontal & occlusal considerations
Gum disease, recession, bone management and the way teeth function together.
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Dental expert witness reports
The right review.
For the questions in your case.
Dental negligence reports
Breach of duty and causation opinions consider the treatment and its relationship to the alleged harm, within the questions set by your instruction.
Condition & prognosis
An assessment of current dental condition and prognosis, with clinical examination where appropriate.
Dental accident & trauma reports
Independent clinical opinion for civil claims involving dental injury, accidents and trauma.
Desktop review, conference & hearing work
A preliminary review of records can help scope the matter. Examinations, joint discussions and hearing attendance are arranged as required.
Clinical work, demonstrated
Before and after.
The clinical detail is visible.
Selected clinical examples of the work behind the expert opinion. These are treatment cases, not expert witness findings.
Assessing anterior restorative detail.
Matched clinical views of tooth contour and restorative appearance.
View clinical caseCeramic rehabilitation of a worn dentition.
Matching frontal views of ceramic restorative changes and the visible bite relationship.
View clinical caseComplex tooth replacement. Careful prosthetic planning.
Implant crowns and bridges, components, fit and maintenance access.
View clinical caseSelected publications
Published knowledge.
Peer-assessed expertise.
2025
Implant Identification: A Challenge in Maintenance
Dental Update · 52:816–820
Publication
2025
Esthetic and occlusal rehabilitation of Class III malocclusions. An alternative approach
International Journal of Esthetic Dentistry · 20(4):378–392
Publication
2019
Space Redistribution: A full mouth closure
International Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry · 8(1)
Publication
Answers for instructing solicitors
Before you instruct
a dental expert witness.
Does Dr Patel accept claimant and defendant instructions?
Yes. Dr Patel accepts instructions for both claimants and defendants. His overriding duty is to the court, and instructions are accepted only within his knowledge and experience.
Can you provide a desktop dental expert witness report?
An initial review of records can be undertaken and a preliminary written opinion provided. Whether a desktop review or in-person examination is appropriate depends on the instruction and available evidence.
Where are dental examinations held?
Examinations are arranged by appointment at Marylebone Smile Clinic, 66 Harley Street, London W1G 7HD.
How much does a dental expert witness report cost?
Personal injury, condition and prognosis, and breach of duty and causation reports start from £900 in the engagement terms. A bespoke quotation is agreed before work begins.
How do I instruct Dr Patel?
Send an initial enquiry outlining the matter, the requested opinion and any deadlines. Suitability, conflicts, availability and fees are reviewed before clear written instructions are accepted.
Does Dr Patel have experience with GDC hearings and civil claims?
Dr Patel has experience in GDC regulatory hearings, joint panel discussions and civil claims involving alleged dental malpractice, accidents and dental trauma. Each proposed instruction is assessed for clinical scope, conflicts and availability.