Dental Malpractice Expert Witnesses in Illinois

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Dental malpractice expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including clinical dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics, periodontics, and prosthodontics. Some of the most common specialties include dental standard of care, informed consent, treatment planning, implant failures, and nerve injury claims. They can opine on the effects of negligent dental treatment, misdiagnosis, delayed care, improper extractions, and resulting pain, infection, or long term disability.

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Average Dental Malpractice Expert Witnesses Court Fees

$450/hr

Review Fee

$550/hr

Deposition Fee

$725/hr

Court Fee

Dental Malpractice Experts in Illinois

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  1. Dentistry Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $450/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $550/hr
    Court Fee
    $650/hr

    This highly qualified dentist earned his DDS from the Loyola University School of Dentistry and is a fellow of the American College of Dentists. He has held a number of prestigious positions throughout his career, including as Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Oral Medicine and Oral Diagnosis at Northwestern University Dental School. Currently, this expert is on the medical staff in the department of dental surgery at a hospital in Chicago and an Assistant Professor in the Division of Dental Surgery at a top university medical center.

    Dentist, A Private Dental Practice in IL

    Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Loyola University School of Dentistry

    Chicago,

    Illinois

  2. Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $500/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $600/hr
    Court Fee

    This expert is highly qualified and board certified in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He obtained his first degree in Dentistry from the University of Punjab, de'Montmorency College of Dentistry, Lahore in Pakistan. And to further increase his credentials, he completed another Dental Degree at Boston University School of Dental Medicine, finishing with Magna Cum Laude. He further sub-specialized in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Illinois Chicago, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He completed an internship at the Medical College of Wisconsin, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department. He is currently serving as a Clinical Professor at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of a major dental university. In addition, he serves as an OMS Section Chief and Staff Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon of a major medical center.

    Clinical Associate Professor, A Major University in IL

    Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), Boston University School of Dental Medicine

    Oak Brook,

    Illinois

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  1. Pediatric Dentistry Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $400/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $450/hr
    Court Fee
    $450/hr

    This supremely qualified Professor of Pediatric Dentistry holds both a medical degree and dentistry degree. In addition he completed a masters and Ph.D., in Epidemiology. He has completed residences in Oral Medicine at the highly regarded University of Pennsylvania, as well as Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Kentucky. He is triple board certified in Pediatric Dentistry, Dental Public Health and Oral Medicine. This distinguished expert is a Fellow in Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons. He is an active member of numerous professional organizations including the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. He is widely published in his field with two textbooks and over 50 peer-reviewed journal articles. He lectures frequently both nationally and overseas.

    Visiting Professor, A University in Colombia

    Doctor of Public Health (DrPH), University of Kentucky

    Fishers,

    Indiana

  2. Dentistry Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $500/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $500/hr
    Court Fee
    $500/hr

    This highly qualified orthodontist received his M.S.D. in Orthodontics and D.D.S. at the Indian School of Dentistry where he graduated with distinction. This expert has been honored as a Diplomate with the International College of Dentists and Diplomate with the American Board of Orthodontics. He is a member of several professional organizations including the American Dental Association, American Association of Orthodontics, American Dental Association, American Association of Orthodontists, Angle Society of Orthodontist, Indiana Dental Association, North Central Dental Society, Mishawaka Dental Society, Indiana Association of Orthodontists, Great Lakes Society of Orthodontists, and American Board of Orthodontics. He has taught as a Clinical Instructor in the Dental Hygiene Program at the Indiana School of Dentistry focusing on Orthodontics and Temporal Mandibular Joint Dysfunction. This expert has authored 5+ publications in the field and is frequent invited guest speaker at major conferences related to Orthodontic and TM joint disorder. At his private practice, this expert is an Elite Provider of Invisalign which is a distinction reserved for the top 1% of providers of Invisalign in the country. Currently, he is an attending orthodontist at a private practice. He currently practices in three locations and has treated over 35,000 patients.

    Clinical Instructor, Indiana School of Dentistry

    Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Indiana University School of Dentistry

    South Bend,

    Indiana

  3. Dentistry Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $400/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $700/hr
    Court Fee
    $700/hr

    This extremely qualified, board-certified dentist is among the nation's leading experts in the field of endodontics, and has authored numerous publications and major textbooks on the subject. He has also been appointed to Chair positions within endodontics departments across the country. This expert has entered a state of retirement; he still teaches and performs clinical work but at a lower capacity than in the past. He has served as an expert witness on a number of cases, both for the defendant and for the plaintiff.

    Editor, Major Endodontics Medical Publication

    Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), University of Oregon

    Iowa City,

    Iowa

  4. Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery & Dentistry Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $500/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $400/hr
    Court Fee
    $600/hr

    This expert received his DDS from Tehran Azad University and later completed another DDS program at the UCLA Professional Program for International Dentists. He went on to complete two internships in oral and maxillofacial surgery at the University of Louisville and the Oral Surgical Institute followed by a residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery at the University of Louisville. He was previously a clinical lecturer of oral and maxillofacial surgery at the University of Michigan and is currently an MD candidate at the University of Louisville.

    Resident, A University in KY

    Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), UCLA Professional Program for International Dentists

    Louisville,

    Kentucky

What Can a Dental Malpractice Expert Witness Opine On?

FAQs for Dental Malpractice Expert Witnesses

What is the role of a dental malpractice expert witness?

A dental malpractice expert witness is a qualified dentist who explains whether care met professional standards. They assist by reviewing records, writing reports, and testifying to clarify negligence.

What types of cases can a dental malpractice expert witness opine on?

A dental malpractice expert witness opines on misdiagnosis, surgical errors, nerve injury, anesthesia complications, implant failures, infection, and standard-of-care breaches.

How should counsel evaluate a dental malpractice expert witness’s credentials?

Counsel should evaluate a dental malpractice expert witness’s credentials by reviewing licensure, specialty training, clinical experience, board certification, publications, and prior testimony.

How can a dental malpractice expert witness strengthen causation arguments?

A dental malpractice expert witness strengthens causation arguments by linking the dentist’s specific breaches of standard care directly to the patient’s injuries with clear, evidence‑based analysis.

What materials does a dental malpractice expert witness typically require for review?

A dental malpractice expert witness typically reviews dental records, treatment notes, X‑rays, consent forms, billing records, and related correspondence or reports.

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