Dr Alex Michael is a Dentist with Cardiff University Bond Solon Civil Expert Witness Certification and a Master of Laws Degree (LLM) in the Legal Aspects of Medical Practice. He is instructed by Claimants and Defendants in dental injuries, personal injury, clinical negligence and regulatory compliance cases. 

Dr. Michael draws on his extensive clinical experience and his background in the legal aspects of medical practice to provide valuable insights in litigious matters concerning professional dental obligations and practice legal compliance. Hehas been instructed on over 100 cases, 75 of those being Clinical negligence cases over the last 2 years. He is able to opine on Breach of Duty, Condition & Prognosis and Causation.

Dr Michael has extensive experience in cases associated with:

Personal injury related to:

• Road traffic accidents
• Accidents at work
• Catastrophic facial injuries

Clinical negligence cases relating to: 

• Mistakes in treatment leading to the loss or damage of multiple teeth
• Periodontal – incorrect treatment for gum disease and misdiagnosis 
• General restorative – missed decay, poor standard of fillings, issues with crown and bridgework 
• Prosthetics – dentures and their provision 
• Implants – restoration issues and treatment planning  
• Root canal work  
• Soft tissues – cancer screening 
• Radiographs – frequency of X-rays, the review of those X-rays, misdiagnosis of issues visible
• Delayed or incorrect diagnosis – including oral cancer misdiagnosis
• Covid-19 compliance

Dr Michael’s appointment availability is 1-2 weeks and has a report turnaround time of  3-4 weeks.