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Dental Malpractice
Cohen Battisti, Orlando
Dental Malpractice Lawyers / Attorneys


Any kind of negligence or poor quality
of dental care performed by a dentist or dental professional can be
defined as dental malpractice. The standard quality of care in the
dental profession is very high and should be commended for its
willingness to improve upon its methodology. But negligence and
malpractice occur in the dental profession as well as in other parts
of the healthcare profession.
Dentistry is a difficult and rewarding
profession. Dentists work long hours laboring on sensitive areas of
the oral cavity with precise diamond-tipped utensils so as to get the
surgery completed with minimal discomfort.
But for all the hard work, cases and
suits filed for general dental malpractice and negligence are a
reality. Malpractice is not the norm in the dental or medical
profession, but a blight upon the healthcare industry.
There are many ways to experience dental
malpractice and negligence. Below are several different ways:
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Failure to properly detect an oral
disease or malformation
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Improper utilization of dental or
surgical utensils
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Installation of defective or shoddy
dental products
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Personal injury to oral cavity or
surrounding bone and tissue
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Wrongful death due to dental
procedures or anesthetic
Other forms of malpractice may come in
to play with the kind of insurance an individual has. A dentist or
dental professional may proceed with unnecessary diagnosis and
exams, and follow through with their corresponding procedures, for
the sole purpose of collecting higher insurance compensation.
Although this is not the norm for such an outstanding profession,
some dentists may try to abuse the insurance system for their
benefit.
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