Open AccessAn overview of orthodontic malpractice liability based on a survey and case assessment review
Author(s) -
H. Pour,
K. Subramani,
R. Stevens,
P. Sinha
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
journal of clinical and experimental dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.481
H-Index - 23
ISSN - 1989-5488
DOI - 10.4317/jced.59785
Subject(s) - malpractice , liability , lawsuit , medicine , lexis , family medicine , informed consent , alternative medicine , law , political science , philosophy , linguistics , pathology
The purpose of this survey study and case review was to identify 1) the common causes related to filing a malpractice claim against an orthodontist and, 2) the factors mitigating against a potential malpractice claim in the United States (U.S). The objectives of the case review were to examine the current state of orthodontic malpractice litigation from a cause and mitigating point of view.