Dental Malpractice Expert Witnesses in Kansas

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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 Kansas

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  • This highly qualified expert has 40 years of experience in dentistry. He received his BA in psychology and business from Southern Methodist University before earning his DDS from the University of Missouri Kansas. He also earned his MSD with a certificate in periodontics from Baylor College of Dentistry and his MBA from the University of Wisconsin. This expert is certified in executive dental practice management and standard proficiency lasers. He is active in his field as a member of several organizations, including the American Academy of Periodontology and the Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry. He has formerly served as a clinical assistant professor and an adjunct clinical faculty at the University of Missouri Kansas. Currently, this expert serves as a periodontist and the director of the Somers Clinic and the dental faculty practice at a dentistry school in Kansas where he is also a part of the clinical periodontal faculty for the AEGD residency program.

    Course Director, A dentistry school in KS

    Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Wisconsin

    Kansas

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What Can a Dental Malpractice Expert Witness Opine On?

Root Canal Treatment

Removal of infected dental pulp.

Dental Crown Placement

Covering a damaged tooth for protection.

Tooth Extraction

Removal of a problematic tooth.

Dental Implant Surgery

Surgical placement of artificial tooth roots.

Periodontal Surgery

Treatment of gum disease through surgery.

Orthodontic Treatment

Alignment of teeth using braces or aligners.

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.

What is Expert Institute’s process for selecting dental malpractice expert witnesses?

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