The activities of Desmond D’Mello, who was operating from the Daybrook Dental Surgery in Nottinghamshire, were secretly filmed by a whistleblower as evidence that he was ignoring important infection control procedures.
Hundreds were filmed, and the damning footage caught D’Mello red handed as he reused gloves, failed to wash his hands, and even used unsterlised equipment.
For some who were filmed, the concern has been even greater for them.
Our specialist Daybrook Dental Negligence Team who are leading the fight for justice of former patients of D’Mello have gained a valuable insight in to what it was like as a patient of D’Mello. Hundreds of our clients have had their say, and we are representing some of those who were secretly filmed as part of the whistle blower catching D’Mello in the act.
We’re advised that those filmed have been informed and they are able to see the footage of them if they wish to.
The concern for former patients of D’Mello, for many, is significant. Being exposed to serious blood-borne infections like HIV and Hepatitis is a serious matter. Many who were filmed are even more upset because they now know that they were definitely exposed – the camera never lies…
But it’s not just the upset of knowing what has happened to you that has caused concern as well, as many of those filmed who are now claiming with us are upset at the mere fact they were filmed in the first place. It’s good that D’Mello has been stopped now, so the footage was necessary; but that is no comfort for the victims who have been taped.
If you were one of the patients filmed or a former patient of Mr D’Mello then you are entitled to bring a claim for compensation. Our specialist Daybrook Dental Team can help you, and we’re only a phone call away.
Speak to us for help and advice on 0800 634 7575 today.