Dental Malpractice Case #6 with Dr. Marc Leffler of MedPro Group - Dose of Dental Podcast #195
Episode notes
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
- 11.2025
This episode is a partnership with MedPro Group, and Dr. Marc Leffler, Lead Dental Risk Consultant.