What is Dental Malpractice? Dental Malpractice occurs when the treatment provided by dental health care professionals falls below the acceptable standard of care causing serious personal injuries. such type of malpractice are: Failure to inform the patient of all available treatment options and the associated risks and benefits related to each Failure to refer to a specialist Negligence in failing to properly diagnose oral cancer or periodontal (gum) disease Causing nerve damage by improperly placing dental implants Damaging the Lingual nerve or Inferior Alveolar nerve while administering anesthesia or when removing wisdom teeth or molars Incorrect use of dental anesthesia resulting in complication or even death Improper procedures which result in injury and damage Malalignment of teeth or bite malocclusion resulting from substandard dental procedures Failed dental procedures Faulty root canals, crowns, implants, veneers, or dental bridges resulting in injury and infections to the jaw, face and gums Tooth loss due to faulty restorations Injury to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) after orthodontic treatment or restorative dentistry procedures Failure to perform a complete and thorough oral exam Not properly administering antibiotics prior to a dental surgical procedure Failing to diagnose or control an infection Use of faulty materials or products Medication error
Posted on: Sun, 14 Sep 2014 18:41:49 +0000
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