Dental Malpractice

Just as in any medical setting, dental practices are held to a certain standard of care for their patients.  Unfortunately, sometimes that standard of care is not adhered to, and the result is dental malpractice.

Negligence and poor quality of care performed by a dentist or a dental professional is defined as dental malpractice, and can have devastating results to its victims.

Some of the more common types of dental malpractice include:

• Misdiagnosis of oral disease or malformation
• Failure to diagnose oral disease or malformation
• Use of defective dental products
• Injury to oral cavity or surrounding bone and tissue
• Improper use of dental or surgical instruments
• Wrongful death

Of course, as with any type of malpractice, each case is different and there are countless situations that aren’t listed here.

The bottom line is that you have the right to expect the same standard of care from your dental professional as you do from your medical doctor.  If you have suffered at the hands of a negligent dentist, know your rights.  Consult with a medical lawyer who specializes in dental malpractice right away.