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Overview
If something goes wrong during a dental exam or procedure, most people don’t immediately think of malpractice. In fact, most patients don’t know what dental malpractice is or what their legal options are after becoming a victim of negligent dental care. Dental malpractice is a type of civil wrong in which a dental professional breaches a duty of care to a patient.
What is considered dental malpractice?
Dental malpractice (dental negligence) is a type of medical malpractice and refers to an avoidable injury from:
- Negligent dental work (including using wrong/defective equipment)
- Failure to diagnose or treat a harmful condition (including misdiagnosis of tooth decay or gum disease)
- Delay in diagnosis or treatment of oral disease (including infection)
- Intentional misconduct by the dentist
