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Dental Malpractice

Dental malpractice is negligent practices by dental health care professionals. Negligence may occur not only during dental procedures but also when a dentist fails to notice additional health problems.

Some situations that have resulted in dental malpractice claims include:

Failure to detect and diagnose oral cancer or periodontal disease
Nerve damage inflicted to the lips, jaw or tongue
Incorrect crown and bridge prostheses
Infection as a result of improper use of dental tools
Wrongful death as a result of anesthesia

In some cases, a malpractice claim results from a dental professional intentionally taking advantage of insurance compensation. In these cases, a dentist will follow through with unnecessary exams and dental procedures in order to collect higher compensation.