Dental Malpractice
/ˈdɛn.təl ˈmæl.præk.tɪs/
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- (n.) Professional negligence by a dentist resulting in injury or damage to a patient.
The patient filed a lawsuit alleging dental malpractice after an improper root canal procedure caused severe pain.
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Commentary
Dental malpractice claims often hinge on proving breach of the standard of care and causation of injury.
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