Dental Malpractice
Dental malpractice can occur if your dentist, orthodontist, periodontist, or oral surgeon fails to provide service which is consistent with dental standards.
If you have sustained a dental injury as a result of negligence on the part of your dental provider, you may have a dental malpractice case. A personal injury attorney familiar with dental malpractice can help evaluate your case and determine if you have suffered dental malpractice.
Types of Dental Injuries
There are a variety of injuries which can be sustained during dental treatment. Several common injuries might include:
- Injury sustained under Anesthesia Errors
- Damage to the nerves surrounding the jaw, tongue or lips
- Injury to teeth or gums because of faulty equipment such as drills or dental lasers
- Injuries and infection because of improperly sterilized equipment
- Injuries due to dental products which are not well made
- Wrongful Death
- Improper diagnosis
- Medication Errors
- Dental extraction of the wrong tooth
- Structural injuries to the tongue, chin or lips
- Improper treatment by an unlicensed dentist
- Failure to obtain informed consent
Dental malpractice can also include intentionally harming a patient or any type of misconduct while a patient is under sedation.
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