Dental Malpractice Case #6 with Dr. Marc Leffler of MedPro Group - Dose of Dental Podcast #195

Top 5 Topics:- When a Dental Implant Causes Permanent Numbness… and a Lawsuit- Common Reasons Dentists Get Sued: Nerve Injuries, Wrong Tooth, and ‘Periodontal Neglect’- Can Your Patient Secretly Record You? The Scary Truth About Phones in the Operatory- How an Audio Recording of Informed Consent Backfired on the Dentist- Why ‘I Didn’t Read the Form’ Can Still Win in Court: The Real Meaning of Informed Consent(Dental Cases = Even # Episodes; OMFS Cases = Odd # Episodes)Quotes & Wisdom:“Informed consent is a process, not a piece of paper.”“Records can be your best friend or your worst enemy.”“We’re all less than perfect. If you're recording, it has to be perfect — and that’s the challenge.”“A patient must understand it — not just hear it.”“Comfort level matters — for both the patient and the provider.”“Sometimes being informed means getting good news, and sometimes it means hearing what’s uncomfortable — but it’s important nonetheless.”Questions:00:18 — “Can audio records reveal flaws in the dentist informed consent process?”21:10 — “Why don’t we just record all informed consent conversations with patients—wouldn’t that protect us?”22:16 — “Is it common that written consent gets thrown out when there’s audio evidence?”27:04 — “What risks should you include for any invasive surgical procedure like implants or extractions?”33:34 — “What are the top 3-5 most common dental cases that end up in litigation?”39:38 — “Could a patient be recording me legally without my knowledge during a procedure?”40:46 — “Are there times when a patient’s secret recording becomes key evidence in a malpractice case?”41:22 — “What should dentists understand about being recorded and how it affects legal outcomes?”Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel- Dose of Dental Podcast #195- Malpractice Case #6- 11.2025This episode is a partnership with MedPro Group, and Dr. Marc Leffler, Lead Dental Risk Consultant.#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #dentistlife #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher