High-Severity Dental Liability Case Study: Oral Cancer

A 47-year-old male presented to his dentist with a sore on the inside of his cheek which, months later, was discovered to be oral cancer and led, unfortunately, to the patient's death. A lack of proper documentation in the dental record and patient noncompliance led to this settlement.

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High-Severity Dental Liability Cases: An Overconfident Dentist

A 52-year-old male presented to a general dentist with multiple dental issues. This dentist, who had no advanced training, completed a complex full mouth restoration on the patient that included sinus lifts, bone grafting, root canals, extractions, implants and more. Here's what happened.

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The Risks of Offering Botox in Dentistry: A Legal Perspective

In the increasingly competitive profession of dentistry, dentists search for an edge to set them apart. Botox is marketed as a way to increase patient traffic to the dental office. However, the use of Botox in dentistry carries additional risks that dentists should know about.

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High-Severity Dental Liability Case Study: Poor Patient Management

This case of a 55-year-old female who underwent tooth restoration elucidates significant problems with the dentist's management of the patient's treatment, beginning with a lack of informed consent. Take a few minutes to learn from the outcome of this high-severity dental liability case.

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