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Defending Dentists

Although not as well publicized as some other forms of professional malpractice, claims of dental malpractice are all too real and affect thousands of dentists and their insurers every year. At O'Connor First, our team of professional negligence defense attorneys has the polished legal acumen and trusted relationships with expert witnesses to effectively resolve claims against dentists in Upstate New York and Vermont. Our proven negotiation and litigation strategies make us powerful advocates for dentists, orthodontists, periodontists, endodontists, oral surgeons, dental assistants, other dental professionals and their insurance carriers.

Our attorneys are also prepared to provide dental license defense before state and federal licensing boards.

Experienced Defense Lawyers Providing Cost-Conscious Dental Malpractice Defense

We use expert testimony, piercing cross-examination and our vast knowledge of malpractice law to defend those accused of:

  • Failure to diagnose, especially cases involving oral cancers or disease
  • Failure to appropriately treat infections, oral diseases or other dental issues
  • Surgical errors
  • Nerve injuries caused by dental procedures

Our experienced New York dentist defense attorneys handle these and all other matters related to dental exams, cavity fillings, oral surgery, root canals, crowns, dental implants, orthodontic equipment, cosmetic oral procedures and all other situations involving alleged negligence.

Contact Our Dentist Malpractice Defense Attorneys Serving Albany

Professionals or insurance carriers faced with dental malpractice claims in Upstate New York or Vermont should contact us at 877-886-4029 or online as soon as possible. This provides us with the time we need to analyze a case and give it the strongest chance of success.

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