Dental Expert Witness Services

How Do Dental Expert Witnesses Assist in Complex Cases?

Dental expert witnesses are licensed dentists with significant experience providing expert legal opinions. They play a crucial role in dental disputes, from allegations of malpractice to failure to obtain consent. Their insights can clarify dental jargon to help judges and juries better understand the case at hand.

Depending on their specialty, a dental expert witness can provide a professional opinion on issues related to dental procedures like tooth extraction, root canal or implant. They can also offer objective assessments regarding oral health, accidents causing tooth injuries and dental board complaints.

Some of the instances where a dental expert witness is called upon in court include:

• Consent issues: Determine whether the dentist obtained the patient’s consent and is informed of the risks related to a procedure.
• Malpractice allegations: Evaluate whether the dentist met the standard of care during the dental service and determine if the procedure caused severe discomfort and complications for the patient.
• Cosmetic dentistry complaints: Assess a case of a patient’s dissatisfaction with the results after receiving cosmetic treatment like crowns or veneers.
• Orthodontic treatment issues: Form a reliable opinion on orthodontic treatment complaints, like ill-fitted braces or alignments that led to gum recession or jaw pain.
• Prosthetic complaints: Analyze the quality of work for dentures, implants or bridges that may have resulted in pain or long-term dental issues.
• Billing disputes: Check disputes for services charged but not rendered or those with discrepancies between the billing and insurance coverage.