Dentists the world over are reviled for the pain they cause a person. In addition, it seems like an awful lot of money to spend on such a small part of the body. Unfortunately for anyone who has ever had a tooth pulled or a cavity filled, the standard amount of pain following a procedure does not qualify as negligence. It is possible for a dentist to be sued for dental malpractice in the event that the dentist does something careless or causes something terrible to happen to a patient.
Any negligent or poor quality dental care that is performed by a dentist or other dental professional, like an oral surgeon, can be called dental malpractice. According to a 2006 report, one out of every seven medical malpractice cases is related to dental care or a dental profession. Dentists, in general, maintain a very high level of care and so when something goes wrong, it is somewhat surprising.
A dentist can commit malpractice in many of the same ways as any other healthcare professional. Some common examples include:
- Failure to detect an oral disease or malformation properly
- Improper use of dental or surgical implements
- Installation of defective or inferior dental products
- Injuries to the oral cavity or the surrounding bones and tissues
- Death from dental procedures or anesthetics
Like any doctor, a dentist is a professional that works long hours and puts in years of schooling. Despite all of the schooling, dentists still make mistakes.
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If you have been injured by a dentist’s negligent actions, contact Minnesota dental malpractice lawyers of TSR Injury Law at 612-362-0000 or submit our free consultation form.
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