The Doctors Company released its August "Dentistry Claims: Malpractice Risk Review," part of a 2026 monthly series examining malpractice trends across medical specialties using real claims data.
The analysis, available at thedoctors.com, identifies technical performance issues -- including complications such as retained foreign bodies -- as a leading contributor to patient harm in dental claims. It also reviews common negligence allegations and includes a case summary on delayed diagnosis of oral cancer, emphasizing vigilant surveillance, timely biopsy, and clear patient communication for persistent or recurrent oral lesions.
Julie Ritzman, senior vice president of patient safety and risk management at The Doctors Company, said the series is designed to help clinicians identify vulnerabilities and strengthen communication to support safer patient care.
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