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A 47-year-old male presented to his dentist with a sore on the inside of his cheek which, months later, was discovered to be oral cancer and led, unfortunately, to the patient’s death. A lack of proper documentation in the dental record and patient noncompliance led to this settlement.

A 52-year-old male presented to a general dentist with multiple dental issues. This dentist, who had no advanced training, completed a complex full mouth restoration on the patient that included sinus lifts, bone grafting, root canals, extractions, implants and more. Here’s what happened.

The latest edition of MLMIC’s The Albany Report focuses policyholder attention on the 2023-2024 New York State budget.

Many aspects of providing quality dental care have become more challenging in recent years, and dental radiology — especially pediatric dental radiology — is no exception. However, there are associated risks specific to this modality and population that are important for dentists to keep in mind.

There is no greater time to be a dentist in New York! There are several exciting events coming up this month, including society meetings, seminars and lectures at district and county levels. We can’t wait to see you there!

In the increasingly competitive profession of dentistry, dentists search for an edge to set them apart. Botox is marketed as a way to increase patient traffic to the dental office. However, the use of Botox in dentistry carries additional risks that dentists should know about.

This case of a 55-year-old female who underwent tooth restoration elucidates significant problems with the dentist’s management of the patient’s treatment, beginning with a lack of informed consent. Take a few minutes to learn from the outcome of this high-severity dental liability case.

Coming up this April 2023 for dentists in New York — The Greater Long Island Dental Meeting and Give Kids a Smile! Both of these are exciting, annual events. Visit the event websites for the most updated information and to register.

A small portion of lawsuits brought alleging dental malpractice reach the threshold of “high severity,” which, according to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ (NAIC) definition, involve serious permanent disability or death. Get an overview of these cases, which are driven by the value or potential value of the injury alleged.

Dentist-patient relationships are important to handle carefully but can be fraught with gray areas. For instance, how do you know when to discharge a patient from care? And how do you do so properly to transition the patient to a new dentist and mitigate your own risk? Let’s dive into some frequently asked questions to understand the dentist-patient relationship at a deeper level and clear up any confusion you have.