Periodontics Expert Witnesses in Missouri

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Periodontics expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including dental malpractice, implant dentistry, and oral surgery. Some of the most common specialties include periodontal disease management, dental implant complications, and bone grafting. They can opine on the effects of substandard periodontal care, implant failure, infection, tooth loss, and long-term oral health outcomes.

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Average Periodontics Expert Witnesses Court Fees

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  • 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

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  • 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

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

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What Can a Periodontics Expert Witness Opine On?

Scaling and Root Planing

Deep cleaning to remove plaque and tartar.

Periodontal Surgery

Surgical procedures to treat gum disease.

Bone Grafting

Restoring lost bone to support teeth.

Gum Grafting

Receding gums are restored with tissue grafts.

Pocket Reduction Surgery

Reducing gum pockets for better hygiene.

Periodontal Maintenance

Regular check-ups to maintain gum health.

FAQs for Periodontics Expert Witnesses

What is the role of a periodontics expert witness?

A periodontics expert witness is a dental specialist who explains gum disease and implant standards of care in legal cases. They assist by reviewing dental records, writing reports, and testifying to clarify periodontal issues.

What types of cases can a periodontics expert witness opine on?

A periodontics expert witness opines on dental malpractice, implant failures, gum disease misdiagnosis, bone loss, periodontal surgery errors, and standard-of-care disputes.

How can a periodontics expert witness assist in evaluating standard of care breaches?

A periodontics expert witness reviews records, treatment decisions, and clinical outcomes to determine if periodontal care met accepted standard of care or involved breaches.

What specific training qualifies a periodontics expert witness to testify on implant failures?

A periodontics expert witness on implant failures is typically a board-certified periodontist with advanced implant surgery training, residencies, and extensive clinical and complication experience.

How does a periodontics expert witness analyze causation in alleged periodontal negligence cases?

A periodontics expert witness analyzes causation by reviewing records, exams, imaging, and timelines to link substandard periodontal care directly to the patient’s harm.

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