Dr Raj Kumar

Dr Raj Kumar has written over 250 reports in matters arising from patient and regulatory 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.

Dr Kumar holds a Masters degree in Advanced General Dentistry from the Royal College of Surgeons and a Masters in Implantology from the University of Madrid.

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.

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 tracts that relate to consent and treatment provided.

Having a good understanding of dental guidelines and expert literature helps Dr Kumar to create informative and corresponding medical legal reports.

Areas of expertise include;
Emergency dental care
Treatment planning and diagnosis
Patient consent
Routine dental treatment including:
Periodontal care
Restorative dentistry
Crowns
Root canal treatment
Fixed bridge work
Removable prostheses
Extractions
Cosmetic dentistry
Complex dental treatment including:
Implant dentistry
Orthodontics
Facial aesthetics

Member of the British Society of Restorative Dentistry, Member of the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh, Member of the British Society of Restorative Dentistry, Member of APIL and AVMA, Claimant:Defendant 70:30