Dental Malpractice

When you visit a dentist, you trust them to protect your oral health with skill and care. Unfortunately, not all dental professionals meet the standards required by law, and when they don’t the consequences can be painful, permanent and costly. If you or a loved one has suffered due to negligent dental treatment, you may have a dental malpractice claim.

What Is Dental Malpractice?

Dental malpractice occurs when a dentist, oral surgeon or other dental provider fails to meet the accepted standard of care, resulting in injury or harm to the patient. Like medical malpractice, dental malpractice is a form of professional negligence.

Examples of dental malpractice include:

• Improper use of anesthesia or failure to monitor the patient
• Failure to obtain informed consent before treatment
• Unnecessary procedures performed for profit, not medical need
• Nerve injuries from improper extractions or implant procedures
• Failure to diagnose oral diseases, including cancer or infections

Expert testimony is required to establish the standard of care.  Our legal team has extensive experience handling complex dental malpractice claims. We work with trusted medical and dental experts, gather the necessary evidence, and fight for you.