Dental Malpractice in Texas – Do Your Homework Prior to Selecting a Dentist
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The Internet has allowed us to search for information faster and more accurately that ever before. Imagine trying to get the lowdown on a doctor or lawyer or other professional person back in the 1970’s. You could call, write letters, and go to the local newspaper to search the archives for information. The whole process could take months and ultimately give you less-than-accurate results.
In the field of Dentistry, most states offer a way to verify a license and check for complaints. If you are unsure how to use a computer or perform a search for information, or you don’t have a computer most libraries have computers to use and library staff will usually help beginners.
Dentistry, for some reason, attracts a lot of impersonators who prey on people with tooth pain who may not be able to afford a licensed dentist. Many times they perform delicate procedures without the proper training, with poor equipment and without the sanitary conditions necessary.
In Texas, the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners has a very comprehensive website – here – which allows you to verify licenses, check for complaints, and file a new complaint if you have an issue. The Board also has an investigative division who will go out into the field and search for persons impersonating real dentists.
Even licensed dentists occasionally make mistakes, and these mistakes can cause serious injury, pain, and suffering. When this happens, it is best to seek the counsel of an experienced malpractice attorney.
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