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Dental Errors

Dental malpractice contains a legal definition that differs from state to state. However, a vague definition of dental malpractice that applies for any state would be defined as medical malpractice for harm caused by a careless dental procedure, failure to recognize or properly treat potential dental problems and conditions, delayed diagnosis or care of dental disease or other precarious dental issues, in addition to any malicious or otherwise intentional negligence on the part of a dentist or other medical professional in the dental field, such as an oral hygienist or dentist assistant.

Were you or a loved one injured by a dentist’s error? Our medical malpractice lawyers can help! Contact a local dental malpractice attorney for more information.

Examples of dental errors include but are not limited to:

• Dental implant errors
• Nerve injury or structural injuries to the jaw, lips, and tongue that could be either temporary or permanent
• Failure to diagnose oral cancer
• Failure to diagnose periodontal disease
• Failing to properly treat a dental condition
• Wisdom Tooth Injuries
• Other Nerve Injuries
• Errors with root canals
• Injury from Fillings, Crowns and Bridges
• Improper diagnosis of dental condition
• Lack of informed consent
• Dental procedure error resulting in injury to the patient
• Medication errors
• Anesthesia injury
• Injury to the bones of the jaw
• Temporo Mandibular Joint (TMJ) disorders resulting from a dental visit/procedure
• Orthodontic treatment errors
• Injuries or infection resulting from use of dental products
• Teeth infections
• Jaw bone infections
• Gum infections
• Loss of taste sensation
• Injuries from improper treatment by an unlicensed dentists
• Extraction errors
• Improper orthodontic procedures on adults and children
• Failure to obtain informed consent
• Wrongful death

Did a negligent dentist cause harm to you or a loved one? Our medical malpractice attorneys can help! Contact a dental malpractice lawyer in your area today to find out more.

Did you know?
Generally speaking, in order for an individual to have a feasible dental malpractice settlement claim, the dental care provider must have unintentionally or intentionally committed an act that is considered to be wrongful and negligent—an act that caused severe harm or death to a patient. 
If you lost a loved one due to a negligent dentist, you be entitled to compensation in a wrongful death lawsuit.