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Average Dental Malpractice Expert Witnesses Court Fees
$450/hr
Review Fee
$550/hr
Deposition Fee
$725/hr
Court Fee
This highly qualified dental expert earned his DDS and completed residency training in advanced dentistry at New York University College of Dentistry. He has won numerous awards throughout his career and sits on a number of dental committees including the Medical Disciplinary Committee of Delta Dental. He is currently a privately practicing dentist specializing in general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and laser/implant dentistry. Additionally, he serves as a clinical professor and attending dentist at a top university dental school.
Clinical Professor, A top tier dental school in CA
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), New York University College Of Dentistry
Los Angeles,
California
This highly qualified expert completed her BS from Syracuse University and earned her DMD from Fairleigh Dickinson University School of Dentistry. She completed a Residency in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Mt Sinai Medical Center. This expert is a Fellow of the American College of Dentists and a member of prestigious associations such as the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, the American Dental Education Association and the American Dental Association, She received the Hands to Heart Award from the Department of Veteran Affairs. This expert has published 11 peer-reviewed journal articles, 15 abstract posters and has contributed in 1 book chapter. She is the co-editor for a new textbook on temporomandibular joint disorders, with anticipated date of completion of Winter 2017. She is the former Section Chief of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center and she is the current Dental Service Chief at a major medical center. She also serves as an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon at a private surgical practice. Her major areas of clinical and research expertise are temporomandibular joint disorders and mandibular reconstruction.
Chief, A VA Health Care System in CA
Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), Fairleigh Dickinson University School of Dentistry
El Cerrito,
California
This expert has 26+ years of experience in the dental supply industry. He began his career as a Purchaser for SmartHealth and held this role from 1991 until 1998. After three years as a Territory Manager for Dentsply, the expert joined Patternson Dental as an Equipment Specialist & Office Designer. In this position, he was responsible for assisting practice owners in finding the proper equipment and technology for their practice. He also provided 3-D renderings of potential office plans and acted as a liaison between the practice owner and contractors, architects, and interior designers. He was with Patterson from 2003 until mid-2016, when his position was eliminated as part of a massive restructuring. He now works at another dental equipment supply company.
Equipment Specialist & Office Designer, A Top 5 Dental Supply Company
Bachelor of Science (BS), Grand Canyon University
Phoenix,
Arizona
This highly qualified expert is a California Board Certified Dentist with over thirty years of Post-Doctoral Teaching and Private Clinical Practice experience. Clinically, he primarily focuses on general dentistry, restorative dentistry and prosthetic dentistry. He is a graduate of McGill University School of Dentistry and also holds a Post-Doctoral, Advanced Master’s Degree in Professional Education [A.M.Ed.] from the University of Southern California. He served has the president of the Southern California Academy of General Dentistry and is a member of numerous dental associations including the The American Academy of Crown and Bridge Prosthodontics, American Dental Association and the Federation of Prosthodontic Organizations. He has served as a consultant to dental manufactures in regards to design and use of dental artifacts for companies in USA, Canada, Germany and Japan. Currently he practices dentistry at a private practice in California while also teaching at two California dental colleges.
Assistant Professor of Restorative Dental Sciences, CA dentistry school
Advanced Master of Education (AMEd), University of Southern California
Crescent City,
California
This board-certified expert earned his BS in Biology from the University of California, Los Angeles, his MS in Oral Biology from the Ohio State University, and his DDS from the University of Southern California Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry. He went on to complete his residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. He remains active in his field as a member of numerous associations including the American Association of Dental Research and the American Dental Education Association Additionally, he has published over 79 peer-reviewed articles and 3 book chapters. Currently, he is an Associate Professor of Clinical Dentistry at a prominent university in California.
Associate Professor of Clinical Dentistry, A Prominent University in California
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), University of Southern California
California
This highly qualified expert has over 40 years of dental experience. He earned his BS in biology from Washington University and his DMD from Washington University School of Dental Medicine. He is certified in prosthodontics and is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry and the American Dental Association. Formerly, this expert served as a clinical assistant professor of removable prosthodontics at University of Southern California School of Dentistry and as a qualified medical evaluator for the state of California. He currently works as a consulting dentist and prosthodontist and as the sole practitioner of a CA private practice.
Owner and Prosthodontist, A private practice in CA
Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), Washington University
Encino,
California
This highly qualified expert has nearly 30 years of experience in the field of dentistry. He received his BS in chemistry from Santa Clara University before earning his DDS from Northwestern Dental School. He also earned a certificate in endodontics from Oregon Health Sciences University. This expert currently holds dental licenses in 5 states: South Dakota, Hawaii, California, Alaska, and Oregon. He is active in his field as a member of the American Association of Endodontists. He has also had articles published in numerous journals and given lectures and presentations across the globe. Throughout his career, this expert has also traveled to foreign countries to volunteer his services as a dentist to underprivileged communities. He has formerly served as an endodontic instructor at Oregon Health Science University, a staff endodontist at Southcentral Foundation, the CEO and owner of MounceEndo LLC, and general manager of Easy Endo USA. He has also owned three private practices in Oregon, Washington, and South Dakota. Currently, this expert serves as a clinical endodontist for a dental group in Alaska.
Clinical Endodontist, A dental practice with multiple locations
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Northwestern Dental School
Pacific City,
Oregon
This expert has extensive experience in dentistry and orthodontics. He earned his BS from Syracuse University, his DDS from New York University, and his MScD in pedodontics from Boston University. He is a member of numerous organizations including the American Dental Association, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and the International Association for Orthodontics. Afterwards, he started a private dentistry and orthodontics practice in California and has served as the primary physician for the past 45 years.
Owner, Dentist, and Orthodontist, A private practice in CA
Master of Science in Dental Science (MScD), Boston University
Reseda,
California
This highly-qualified dentist has 25 years of clinical experience in his field. He earned his BS from the University of California Berkeley before earning his MBA from the University of Phoenix and his DDS from the University of the Pacific. He is active in his field as a member of the American Dental Association and Sacramento District Dental Society. Formerly, he served as a US Army brigade dental surgeon, the managing dentist of Gentle Dental Inc., and a dental hygiene clinical floor instructor at Carrington College. He is currently the owner of a dental private practice in northern California as well as a subject matter expert for a dental board and a dental advisor for a public health department in northern California.
Advisor, A public health department in northern CA
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), University of the Pacific
Carmichael,
California
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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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