Orthodontics Expert Witnesses

Dentist, Orthodontist - Orthodontics, Braces, Invisalign, Root Resorption, Cleft Palate, Adult Orthodontics, Orthognathic Surgery

Clinical Professor of orthodontics at USC Dental School.

Dentist, Orthodontist - Dental Reconstruction, Crowns/Caps Bridges and Fillings, Implants, Dental Injuries & MVA, Root Canals/Endodontics, Oral Surgery/Extractions, Periodontics/Gum Disease, Dental Examination/IME, Dentures, Veneers, Dental Board Claims, Dental Malpractice, Orthodontics, Braces, Invisalign

I have been in the practice of dentistry at the above location since 1977. My career began with academics that provided me with the dual specialties of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics. My experience has encompassed all phases of restorative dental care for patients of all ages. Oral hygiene care, cosmetic make-overs, orthodontics and implant/crown cases are all apart of the treatment provided. I strive to provide the most competent patient care by continually availing myself to academic programs and the latest technology across the entire spectrum of dental services. You can depend on me to provide thorough evaluations and presentations that will benefit your clients. Education Syracuse University, Bachelor of Science; Major in Genetics 1970 New York University College of Dentistry, Dental Surgery 1974 Boston University School of Graduate Dentistry, Pedodontics 1976 Master of Science in Dentistry 1976 Board Eligibilty in Pediatric Dentistry 1976 America...

Dentist - Dental Prosthetics, Nerve damage, AGGA, implants, extractions, failure to diagnose, aligners, orthodontics, occlusion, TMJ, Sleep Apnea Appliances, Oral Pathology, periodontics

I have been practicing for 34 years in both clinical and academic settings. In the past 10 years I have reviewed approximately 100 cases involving potential claims of malpractice. I have additionally been involved in multiple federal cases involving FQHC's as well as False Claims Act claims. General Practice Residency Director for 16 years. Clinical practice for 34 years. I have provided both plaintiff and defense testimony in numerous depositions. I will provide certificates of merit/good faith certificates for all cases reviewed. I provide unbiased, reasoned and evidence-based assessments of dental claims based on my decades of experience as a practicing dentist, instructor and medical-legal dental consultant.

Dentist, Periodontics - dental implants, extractions, periodontal disease, nerve injury, lack of informed consent, oral cancer, orthodontics, failed root canal or endodontics, dental accident, dental infections, failure to refer, failed crown or bridgework, dental hospitalizations, failure to diagnose, failed treatment

Dr. Sushner is a licensed periodontist with more than forty years of experience in clinical periodontics, dental implant surgery, and dentistry. Dr. Sushner is Board Certified in Dentistry. Dr. Sushner is certified as a Florida Dental Expert Witness and holds a Florida Dental Teaching Permit. Dr. Sushner serves as an adjunct faculty at Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Sushner has broad experience in performing and evaluating periodontal, implant and dental surgical procedures of all kinds, including extractions. Dr. Sushner has placed and consulted on thousands of dental implants and has decades of experience in all phases of implant dentistry. Dr. Sushner has expertise and experience in diagnosing and treating gum disease, extraction related problems, oral pathology, dental infections, dental nerve injuries, bone grafting, sinus augmentation procedures and implant site evaluations. Dr. Sushner served as an adjunct clini...

Dentist, Oral Surgery - Dental Radiology, Orthodontics, Endodontics, Oral Surgery, Prosthodontics, Cosmetic Dentistry, TMD/TMJ analysis and treatments, Implant restoration, Diagnosis, and Treatment Planning.

CONSULTING EXPERIENCE I have been involved in malpractice consulting, case analysis, deposition, and court testimony. I have found that years of clinical experience have been quite helpful in understanding and analyzing problems. Having served on and chaired the judicial and peer-review committees, I've been able to examine problems frequently related to initial treatment planning, correct diagnosis, and prognosis. In dentistry, this is usually where the general dentist is the logical expert. I have served as a volunteer consultant to the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners for several years. 2016 - American Association of Dental Editors (Cert) 2014 - 16 UTHSCSA Guest Lecture on Evidence Based Dentistry 2005 - ADA Clinical Evaluator for the ADA Professional Product Report Newsletter 2004 - MAGD (Master of the Academy of General Dentistry) Broad base of continuing education. 1984-present Private Practice in General Dentistry including Orthodontics