About This Course
This informative CLE course will present recent malpractice trends in the dental industry such as frequency, awards and other types of claims against dentists. The course will address issues such as standard of care, informed refusal and informed consent.
The course will also delve into why patients tend to sue their dentists and will also survey tort reform, particularly the limits on non-economic and special damages. The course will also recommend effective early resolution strategies short of trial in light of the low monetary value of most dental malpractice actions.