Case Studies
Root Cause Cyber Security Special Edition
In a dental malpractice lawsuit, in a matter brought before the United States District Court for The Southern District of Indiana Indianapolis Division against Westend Dental LLC, the state alleged that the dental practice committed extensive HIPAA violations. The state sought injunctive relief, statutory damages, civil penalties, attorney fees, costs, and other equitable relief.
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The Hidden Risk in Whitening: Lip Burns & Sensitivity
In a dental malpractice lawsuit, the patient had whitening procedures performed by the insured. Subsequently, her lip became swollen and she was treated for chemical burns and an allergic reaction.
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The $2.96 Million Lesson: Post-Radiation Extractions Gone Wrong
In a dental malpractice lawsuit, osteoradionecrosis occurred in a patient following a tooth extraction three years after radiation treatment. This led to multiple surgeries and culminated in a malpractice lawsuit with a staggering verdict of $2.96 million, making it one of the highest dental malpractice rulings in history.
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When a Wisdom Tooth Extraction Goes Wrong
In a dental malpractice lawsuit in the Monterey County Superior Court, State of California, it was alleged that a general dentist did not meet the accepted standards of care while performing wisdom tooth extractions, leading to an altered bite, facial asymmetry, and permanent hypoesthesia.
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The Risk of Biopsy Errors in Oral Surgery
In a dental malpractice lawsuit in the State Court of Macomb County, State of Michigan, it was alleged that an oral surgeon did not meet the accepted standards of care while performing an incision and biopsy.
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Nerve Damage After Improper Root Canal Therapy
In a dental malpractice lawsuit in the State Court of DeKalb County, State of Georgia, it was alleged that a general dentist did not meet the accepted standards of care while performing root canal therapy on tooth number 18, leading to permanent hypoesthesia. This case underscores the importance of acknowledging the risks and intricacies of root canal therapy and the responsibility – ethical and legal – to refer patients to a specialist when it is in their best interest.
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A Federal Opioid Case Reveals Prescribing Risks
This is a real case from the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky northern division in Covington. This case underscores the potential risks of prescribing controlled substances and why it should be done with extreme caution.
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Tooth Extraction Complications
The dentist, who considered himself a “specialist” in extractions, performed an extraction procedure on the patient’s tooth #17; however, following the procedure, the patient alleged that she had ongoing complications due to the dentist’s extraction of the tooth.
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A HIPAA Lesson in Digital Communication
The HHS Office for Civil Rights received a complaint that a dental practice impermissibly disclosed protected health information (PHI) via responses to online reviews from patients.
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