Kansas Dental Malpractice Lawyers
Dental malpractice can be described as medical malpractice for an injury due to negligent dental work, failure to diagnose or treat possible precarious oral conditions, delayed diagnosis or treatment of oral disease or other precarious oral conditions, as well as any malevolent or otherwise intentional misconduct on the dental professional's part.
Dental malpractice can be caused by a:
- Dentist
- Orthodontist
- Endodontist
- Periodontist
- Any other dental care professional
Dental negligence can cause severe and serious injury to patients. A wide variety of injuries can be incurred by the patient, some of which can be permanent. The following is a list of some examples of injuries caused by a negligent dental health care professional:
- Injuries to the nerves of the jaw, lips, chin or tongue
- Injuries to the structure of the jaw, lips, chin or tongue
- Anesthesia injuries and deaths
- Failure to detect or diagnose oral cancer
- Failure to detect or diagnose any other oral condition
- Delayed or incorrect diagnosis of oral cancer
- Delayed or incorrect diagnosis of any other oral condition
- Failure to examine for or to diagnose periodontal disease
- Failed orthognathic surgery
- Osteoradionecrosis (a bone that has died) following dental extractions in an irradiated jaw
- Injuries associated with root canals using Sargenti paste (N2)
- Failed crown and bridge prostheses
- Treatment exceeding the scope of consent
- Treatment by unlicensed “dentists”
- Infection to teeth, gums or jaw due to improper use of dental products, devices or tools, including drills, dental lasers and silicone implants
- Dental product liability claims, including silicone implants and dental lasers
- Wrongful death resulting from dental procedures
- Among many others
Dental malpractice can have a lifelong affect on, not just your oral, but overall health as well.
As a patient who has been injured by your dental care professional, you have the right to hold them accountable for you injuries. If you would like more information, please contact the experienced Kansas dental malpractice lawyers at Prochaska, Giroux & Howell for your free consultation today.
7701 E. Kellogg Suite 415 Wichita, KS 67207-1709