Oral Surgery Expert Witnesses in Kansas

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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including dental malpractice, facial trauma, and implantology. Some of the most common specialties include nerve injury, temporomandibular joint disorders, anesthesia complications, and jaw reconstruction. They can opine on the effects of surgical errors, delayed diagnosis, standard of care, and long-term functional or cosmetic damage.

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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 an Oral Surgery Expert Witness Opine On?

Tooth Extraction

Removing damaged or decayed teeth.

Wisdom Tooth Removal

Extracting impacted or problematic wisdom teeth.

Dental Implants

Placing artificial tooth roots in jawbone.

Bone Grafting

Rebuilding jawbone for implant support.

Oral Pathology Biopsy

Removing tissue for cancer diagnosis.

Jaw Surgery

Correcting jaw alignment and function.

FAQs for Oral Surgery Expert Witnesses

What is a oral surgery expert witness?

An oral surgery expert witness is a qualified oral surgeon who provides specialized opinions in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, explaining surgical standards, and testifying to clarify complex dental issues.

What types of cases can an oral surgery expert witness opine on?

An oral surgery expert witness opines on dental malpractice, implant failures, nerve injury, TMJ disorders, facial trauma, anesthesia complications, extractions, and jaw surgery cases.

How can an oral surgery expert witness strengthen causation analysis in dental injury claims?

An oral surgery expert witness strengthens causation analysis in dental injury claims by linking clinical findings to specific events, clarifying mechanism of injury, and ruling out alternative causes.

What specific credentials should an attorney require from an oral surgery expert witness?

An attorney should require board certification in oral and maxillofacial surgery, active clinical practice, relevant surgical experience, and prior oral surgery expert witness testimony.

How does an oral surgery expert witness evaluate alleged nerve damage from extractions?

An oral surgery expert witness evaluates alleged nerve damage from extractions by reviewing records, imaging, exams, and tests to assess injury, causation, and treatment quality.

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