William S. Spiegel and Marc R. Leffler, DDS[email protected]AntibioticsLegal Cases: Brain abscess from alleged failure to treat perio diseaseA 47-year-old photographer with periodontal disease and active purulent discharge experienced a seizure eight days after periodontal treatment. As William S. Spiegel and Dr. Marc R. Leffler document, what happened next is a reminder that all antibiotic situations have to be evaluated carefully.June 20, 2016Dental PracticeLegal Cases: Stroke following local anesthesia injectionA healthy 25-year-old woman rode her bicycle to an appointment for a lower molar filling. After injected anesthesia and a successful procedure, the patient rode her bike home. As William S. Spiegel and Dr. Marc R. Leffler document, what happened next is a reminder that even seemingly healthy patients may have underlying health issues.May 4, 2016AntibioticsLegal Cases: Antibiotic-related colitis leading to deathIn their latest column, William S. Spiegel and Dr. Marc R. Leffler present a complex case in which a patient died after a root canal and antibiotic prescription. The use of antibiotics in root canal therapy often generates considerable discussion. This tragic case will add to those discussions.February 29, 2016RestorationsLegal Cases: Mandibular implant placement with resulting paresthesiaIn their latest column, William S. Spiegel and Dr. Marc R. Leffler present a case from a general dentist's office. This dentist, experienced in implant placement and restoration, saw a 49-year old patient for a single implant. What happened during and after treatment is a cautionary tale.January 20, 2016Dental PracticeLegal Cases: Failure to diagnose and treat periodontal diseaseDrBicuspid.com is pleased to present the next column from two lawyers who spend every day defending dentists in litigation and before the licensing board. The purpose of this column is to offer our readers a fresh perspective on common practice and risk management issues from attorneys who litigate these issues. This case concerns periodontal disease and notes in charts.December 20, 2015DenturesLegal Cases: Orthodontics, severe root resorption, and tooth lossIn their latest column, William S. Spiegel and Dr. Marc R. Leffler present a case on a female patient who came to an orthodontist seeking to close some spacing. How this treatment plan changed over time and what kind of follow-up and monitoring are required make for interesting reading.November 1, 2015EndodonticsLegal Cases: Root canal with inferior alveolar nerve injuryDrBicuspid.com is pleased to present the next column from two lawyers who spend every day defending dentists in litigation and before the licensing board. In this column, the case of a lower molar root canal therapy with inferior alveolar nerve injury is examined.September 20, 2015Dental PracticeLegal Cases: Third-molar extraction with lingual nerve injuryDrBicuspid.com is pleased to present a new, regular column from two lawyers who spend every day defending dentists in litigation and before the licensing board. This column will offer our readers a fresh perspective on common practice and risk management issues from attorneys who litigate these issues in the real world.August 30, 2015Previous PagePage 2 of 2Top StoriesImplantsA dental composite that grows into an implant may be comingInternational researchers are attempting to create a new type of dental implant.ImplantsSurgical robots may be the future of dental implantsImplantsWhat's more important: The dental implant or the tissues around the implant?ImplantsImplants may create a seamless smile, thanks to this textileSponsor ContentWhat dental technologies deliver the greatest practice revenue opportunities?
