An Overview of Dental Malpractice Claims

This program, presented by attorney Elizabeth Pope, provides a general overview of dental malpractice claims. It includes a discussion of dental specialties and key terms, an overview of the most common dental injuries leading to lawsuits and case specific tips to address such injuries, frequent legal issues encountered in dental malpractice claims, tips and tactics to prepare a dental malpractice claim for trial, and a discussion of trends in dental malpractice litigation.

Learning Objectives:

1. Gain an understanding of common dental terms, differences among specialties and the treatments provided, and common injuries alleged
2. Explore best practices in preparing a dental malpractice case up to and during trial
3. Discuss evolving trends in dental malpractice litigation and the expansion of legal theories into dental malpractice claims