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Dental Malpractice/Negligence

Dental malpractice is a form of malpractice dealing with injuries that occur during a visit to the dentist. While malpractice suits do not
necessarily claim that the dentist intentionally harmed the patient, in some cases a dentist or dental professional can be found guilty of
intentionally injuring or committing improper conduct (molesting a patient while he/she is under sedation) against a patient:

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Types of Dental Malpractice Injuries
There are several types of injuries that can occur while undergoing dental procedures. These dental injuries include:

• Nerve injury to the jaw, lips, and tongue


• Anesthesia injury – this also includes anesthesia deaths


• Injury to the bones of the jaw


• Injury to the teeth or gums from a faulty crown or bridge


• TMJ resulting from orthodontic treatment


• Injuries or infection resulting from use of dental products

Types of Dental Malpractice
Dental malpractice cases can be brought against dentists, orthodontists, periodontists, and oral surgeons for any of the following reasons:

• Failure to diagnose conditions such as oral cancer or periodontal disease


• Failure to advise patient of diagnosis


• Improper diagnosis


• Lack of informed consent


• Dental procedure error resulting in injury to the patient


• Medication errors

Contact a dental malpractice attorney to learn your legal rights and options. A dental malpractice lawyer can help you recover the damages you are entitled to.

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