What types of cases compose Dental Malpractice?
Dental Malpractice, like medical malpractice, includes intentional acts or negligence committed by a dental professional that cause physical or mental injury. Although usually not life-threatening, dental malpractice cases can nonetheless cause permanent, physical damage. Dental malpractice cases range from nerve injuries that affect a patient’s ability to taste, extraction of wrong or multiple teeth, failure to detect oral cancer or periodontal disease, and negligently completed crowns and bridges.