Medical Malpractice

Chain Dentistry--A Dangerous Trend

There has been a striking change in how dental services are delivered in this country over just the last ten years.  As you have no doubt noticed, there has been a sudden proliferation of dental chains—places where you don’t know who the dentist is providing your care, any more than you know who wrapped your hamburger at the last McDonald’s you stopped at. 

The way these chains make their profits is a recipe for dentist medical malpractice, and we’re seeing a lot of it.

The “Conspiracy of Silence” in Medical Malpractice Cases

You have heard the claims:  “Malpractice suits are out of control”.  “Good doctors are getting sued all the time”.  And most of all this one “We should have damage caps to prevent frivolous lawsuits”.  This consistent, relentless drumbeat of commercials and lobbyists is all paid for by doctors’ groups and their insurance companies.  The goal is not to stop “frivolous lawsuits”–the system does a great job of that already.