Do Your Homework Before Visiting an Arizona Dentist – Arizona Dental Malpractice

“Diligence is the mother of good luck” – Benjamin Franklin

We live in an era of instant information. Almost anything we want to know is available with the click of a button on a search result on Google, and yet many people remain ignorant of important facts.

Now, many people are not able or cannot master the skills needed to operate a computer, and that is understandable. They should not be omitted from the wealth of information available through the world-wide-web, and so there are resources to help them. Most libraries have reference desks where you can call and ask someone to help you find information.

Arizona Dental Malpractice

One of the most important choices we make is who we trust to take care of our health. Doctors, dentists, and other healthcare professionals are required to obtain the necessary licenses and certifications from either the government and/or medical boards, before they can treat patients. But if you assume that will be sufficient to make sure the person you choose is competent, you may be mistaken.

The issue at hand is regarding dentists in Arizona and the astonishing fact that these professional people are not required to have background checks, or carry malpractice insurance, or have regular inspections of their offices and equipment.

According to a news item @ Arizona ABC15.com there are no background checks for dentists, and no regular inspections. Professions that do require a background check include: Doctors, Nurses, Pharmacists, Teachers, Behavioral health professionals, Realtors, and Funeral directors and embalmers. But no dentists.

So, if you are looking for a dentist in Arizona it might be wise to use some diligence and learn what you can. First, you can check if a dentist has a valid license by visiting: https://dentalboard.az.gov/ and there are reviews online at www.angieslist.com and www.yelp.com. Ask friends and neighbors about their dentist, and don’t hesitate to visit a dentist’s office and ask questions. It’s your health.

If you feel like you have been the victim of a careless or negligent dentist in Arizona or anywhere else, and you’ve suffered damage or injuries, please visit our registration page and give us some basic information. We are partnered with attorneys who have special expertise in the field of dental malpractice and they may be able to help.