Expert in General Dentistry, Dental Injury Prognosis & Clinical Negligence.
BSc. BDS(Lond.) MFDS RCS(Eng) DipPDC(Edin.) MSc (Rest) LLM
Midlands
Dr Wassim Slim qualified Bachelor of Dental Surgery with distinction from the prestigious Guy's Hospital Dental School in 1998. In 2000 he gained diplomate membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. He holds further postgraduate qualifications; a postgraduate certificate in Implant Dentistry from Warwick University and a postgraduate diploma in Primary Dental Care from the University of Edinburgh.
He holds two Masters degrees, in Restorative Dentistry from the University of Plymouth and a Master of Laws; Healthcare from the University of Dundee. His dissertation for the LLM was on Vicarious Liability and Non-delegable Duties of Care in General Dental Practice. He has completed the course on Excellence in Report Writing with Bond Solon in conjunction with Cardiff University, and continues to pursue further expert witness training with CUBS.
Dr Slim's first job was as senior house officer in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, since then he has over 27 years of General Dental Practice experience in the NHS, private, and military settings. His personal interests are in complex restorative treatments, Implant Dentistry, Minor Oral Surgery, and Law and Ethics pertaining to Dentistry.
He currently works at the Headquarters of the Defence Medical Services as a policy officer for dental services, as well as part time in General Dental Practice in Northamptonshire.
He is experienced in managing patient complaints, conducting clinical competency investigations and record card reviews.
Dr Slim produces fact-based, informative; detailed reports based on strict adherence to the instructions received, and a thorough assessment of evidence packs. His reports are compliant with CPR 35 standards, providing a balanced, impartial opinion on evidence based findings with reference to national clinical guidelines and best practice standards where appropriate.
Dr Slim invites instruction for reports within the scope of General Dental Practice on:
1998 Bachelor of Dental Surgery (Hons) Guy’s and St. Thomas’ Hospitals Dental School. 1996 Bachelor of Science in Health Services Management (Intercalated degree). 2000 Diplomate Membership, Faculty of Dental Surgery Royal College of Surgeons of England. 2008 Certificate in Implant Dentistry, Dental Institute, Warwick University. 2019 Diploma in Primary Dental Care, University of Edinburgh Dental Institute. 2024 Masters in Restorative Dentistry, University of Plymouth Dental School. 2024 Masters (LLM) in Healthcare Law and Ethics, University of Dundee School of Law.
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