Dallas Dental Malpractice Attorney

In order for a dental malpractice case in Dallas to be successful, the patient will need to prove that they sustained an injury that was caused by substandard care on the part of the dentist. Dental errors can occur in a variety of ways, and the attorneys at Johnson, Zegen, Scott & Williams, PLLC regularly investigate cases involving the following:

• Incorrectly administered anesthesia: Anesthesia is regularly used for dental procedures because it allows the patient to be operated on without feeling any pain. Unfortunately, anesthesia can be incredibly dangerous if it is not administered properly to the patient. A dentist must remain attentive during any procedure and be prepared to handle any adverse patient reactions.
• Pulling teeth incorrectly: Tooth extraction may be a common procedure, but this is also a permanent condition the patient is undergoing. If a tooth is removed incorrectly, or if the dentist pulls the wrong tooth, this will be a permanent injury for the patient. These errors are often made due to a misinterpretation of an X-ray or a simple mistake made by the dentist.
• Misdiagnosis: Dental professionals also make diagnoses on a regular basis. However, a misdiagnosis can occur if a dentist incorrectly identifies or fails to identify a patient’s condition that requires immediate medical care. Additionally, a misdiagnosis of a non-emergent condition could result in an unnecessary procedure being performed.
• Failure to recommend additional treatment: Dentists are medical professionals, and they are often the first medical professional to recognize that a patient is suffering from a serious medical condition. If a dentist recognizes a serious patient medical condition but fails to refer the patient to another adequately trained medical professional, this could be considered malpractice.