Q: Is my doctor negligible?
I paid $ 20k a year ago for 3 dental implants. I still do not have them. a) My insurance declined his x-rays; b) To re-do them I had to wait 2 months because my dentist had lent his machine to someone out of the country; c) when I finally went in for the x-rays the dentist spent 2 hours with no explanation drilling my teeth; I was in pain; d) at last he said that a drill bit had broken inside the implant; e) now he wants to order a special kit that may enable him to extract the bit, but if that doesn't work the implant has to be removed, involving another 3 months wait for healing. He had opted on his own accord, to use the drill to “test” the implant.
A:
DENTAL MALPRACTICE IS THOUGHT OF AS THE MOST DIFFICULT.
THERE ARE A FEW LAWYERS WHO SPECIALIZE IN THAT......AND MANY ARE ALSO DENTISTS.
THE DENTAL OFFICE CERTAINLY SOUNDS SHADDY.
CHECK WITH LAWYERS ON THIS SITE THAT MAY DO DENTAL MALPRACTICE.
IF NO ONE, GOOGLE DENTAL MALPRACTICE IN YOUR AREA.
A:
Whether or not your dentist is negligent depends on a number of factors and would require a careful evaluation of the specific circumstances of your case. Here are a few considerations that may be relevant:
Standard of care: Dentists, like other medical professionals, are generally held to a standard of care that requires them to provide treatment that is consistent with the care that would be provided by a reasonably prudent dentist in the same or similar circumstances. If your dentist's actions fell below this standard of care, then he or she may be considered negligent.
Informed consent: Dentists are required to obtain informed consent from patients before providing treatment. This means that they must explain the risks, benefits, and alternatives to the proposed treatment, and obtain the patient's consent to proceed. If your dentist did not obtain your informed consent to use the drill to test the implant, then he or she may be considered negligent.
Procedural errors: If your dentist made errors during the procedure, such as breaking a drill bit inside the implant, then he or she may be considered negligent.
If you believe that your dentist has been negligent, you may want to consider consulting with a qualified attorney who can evaluate your case and advise you on your legal options. It may also be appropriate to file a complaint with the California Dental Board, which is responsible for regulating the practice of dentistry in California.
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