Case Studies

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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