Doctors have an enormous responsibility towards their patients, as the care they provide can literally mean the difference between life and death in some situations. Therefore, doctors and other medical professionals are held to a high standard of professional competency. Errors on the part of medical care providers that occur as a result of a failure to meet this high standard and which cause patients to suffer harm are considered to constitute medical malpractice, and those who commit medical malpractice can be held financially liable for the damages their mistakes may have caused.

Being unhappy with the outcome of dental work does not itself merit the filing of a claim, and is not a consideration for malpractice. However, if your dissatisfaction stems from consequences of the dentist’s action or inaction, such as numbness or loss of taste, or gum disease that a dentist should have diagnosed during the course of other treatment, you may have grounds for a case.