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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 Orthodontics Expert Witness Opine On?
Braces Installation
Applying brackets and wires to teeth.
Retainer Fitting
Custom device to maintain teeth position.
Orthodontic Consultations
Assessing dental alignment and treatment options.
Adjustment Appointments
Regular tightening of braces for progress.
Tooth Extraction
Removing teeth to create space for alignment.
Clear Aligners
Using transparent trays for teeth straightening.
FAQs for Orthodontics Expert Witnesses
What is a orthodontics expert witness?
An orthodontics expert witness is a specialized dentist who evaluates teeth and jaw alignment in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, writing reports, testifying in court, and clarifying orthodontic standards.
What types of cases may require the expertise of an orthodontic expert witness?
An orthodontic expert witness handles malpractice, misdiagnosis, treatment planning errors, TMJ issues, orthodontic injury, standard-of-care disputes, and dental negligence cases.
How can an orthodontics expert witness evaluate alleged treatment deviations?
An orthodontics expert witness evaluates alleged treatment deviations by reviewing records, imaging, standards of care, and outcomes to determine if the orthodontic treatment was negligent.
What orthodontics expert witness qualifications are most critical for testimony?
The most critical orthodontics expert witness qualifications are board certification, active clinical practice, specialized orthodontic training, and proven experience giving legal testimony.
How does an orthodontics expert witness analyze long-term occlusal outcomes?
An orthodontics expert witness analyzes long-term occlusal outcomes by reviewing records, models, photos, and bite data to assess stability, function, and alignment over time.
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