When is a dentist liable for malpractice? What theories of recovery are generally asserted by patient plaintiffs?

Lawsuits against dentists in New York customarily involve a claim that the dentist’s actions fell below the appropriate standard of care. Increasingly, complaints to professional boards and lawsuits also allege that the dentist failed to obtain the patient’s informed consent prior to rendering treatment.

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