malpractice

What to Do If You Face Malpractice

Though dental malpractice lawsuits are less common than malpractice lawsuits in other medical fields,...

Florida Dentists Fight for Patient Safety While Department of Health Flops

Dentists in Florida have a history of being strong advocates for patient health and...

Clinical Negligence Cases Emphasize Dental Responsibilities

Before they treat patients, dentists learn the principle of nonmaleficence, or “do no harm,”...

The Three Most Important Factors of Anesthesia and Patient Safety

Throughout recorded history, people have looked for innovative solutions for relieving tooth pain. For...

National Emergency Standards Will Increase Dental Patient Safety

Dental offices need a national standard for medical emergency preparedness (MEP) and inspections. Well...

Dentists Underdiagnose When Faced With Time Pressure

Dentists can miss important details on x-rays when they’re facing time pressure, according to...

Extractions Account for Almost a Quarter of Negligence Claims

In 2017, five aspects of dental care resulted in 80% of the clinical negligence...

Physicians Usually Prevail in Facial Trauma Malpractice Cases

Southern courts favor physicians in malpractice lawsuits over facial trauma treatment, while courts in...

89% of Dentists Fear Getting Sued

According to Dental Protection, 89% of its dentist members in the United Kingdom are...

Associate Dentists Face Risks When Their Employer Closes Business (Part 1)

Many doctors are employed as associate dentists. Some are retained by larger interstate dental...