General Dental Expert
BDS, MFDS RCS Ed, MFDS RCS Eng, FDS RCPS Glas, AFHEA, FGCDent, CUBS, PG Dip Med Law
England & Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Republic of Ireland
Mr Antony Visocchi has over 25 years of experience in general dental practice and worked for over 10 years as an independent dental expert witness. He currently is the Director of Dentistry for NHS Shetland and has held roles within the NHS as Dental Practice Adviser and Dental Practice Inspector.
Mr Visocchi's area of expertise is general dental practice. He has been a qualified dentist since July 1966 and has worked in both hospital and general practice clinical environments. He has worked in general dental practice since 1997 and was principal of his own practice for 15 years.
Mr Visocchi has built up significant knowledge and experience in all matters relating to dental practice and has been providing independent dental expert witness advice since 2013. In that time, he has worked with the General Dental Council, dental indemnity providers and numerous medical negligence solicitors. In 2016, he was awarded the Bond Solon Civil Expert Certificate from the Cardiff University Law School. Mr. Visocchi is a full Member of the Expert Witness Institute
He can act as an expert witness, including the preparation of medico legal reports and appearing in court, in personal injury and medical negligence cases relating to all aspects of general dental practice including oral and maxillofacial.
Mr Visocchi can accept instructions on behalf of either defence or prosecution or as a Single Joint Expert. He is fully aware of the Jackson Reforms and familiar with Civil Procedures Rules Part 35 and Practice Direction (PD35). All cases are assessed, free of charge, in order to establish suitability, conflict of interest and estimated costs and initial assessments responded to within 7 days. He has completed in excess of 400 reports and has given evidence in court and professional hearings.
Cardiff University Bond Solon Civil Expert Witness Certificate, Ongoing Expert Witness CPD in line with requirements of professional responsibilities