General Dentistry Expert Witnesses

Dentist, Pain Management - Medicine - General Dentistry, Cosmetic dentistry, Restorative dentistry, TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder), Oral Medicine, Orofacial Pain, Paresthesia management, Dental trauma emergencies.

I have practiced general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry, TMJ, Sleep Apnea, and oral medicine for the past twenty six years in the Thousand Oaks/Westlake Village area of Southern California. I graduated from the USC School of Dentistry in 1996 (DDS), and completed a three-year residency leading to a Master of Science degree, (also at the USC School of Dentistry), in Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine in 2020. Currently I practice Cosmetic and restorative dentistry as well as maintain a TMJ and Sleep Apnea practice in Thousand Oaks, CA. In addition, I am a former instructor of local dental anesthesia, IV Sedation, dental emergencies, and CPR at USC School of Dentistry under Dr. Stanley F. Malamed DDS, and I am also a former IV anesthesia team member at USC School of Dentistry under Stanley F. Malamed, DDS.

Dentist - Dental implants, general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, crowns, bridges, full dentures, partial dentures, fillings, treatment planning, all on 4, implant reconstruction, implant prosthesis, teeth, broken teeth, mouth pain, failed dental implants, failed dental treatment, dental restorations

A graduate of the University of Southern California Ostrow School of Dentistry, Dr. Stein has maintained a private practice in General Dentistry with an emphasis on adult restorative dentistry and dental implant prosthetics since 1975. For over ten years he has served the legal profession as a dental expert and expert witness with experience testifying at deposition and trial. He is currently a Commissioner on the American Dental Association’s Commission on Dental Accreditation. Past service to the dental profession includes Part-time Clinical Professor in the division of diagnostic sciences at the USC Ostrow School of Dentistry, peer review examiner for the San Fernando Valley Dental Society, chair of the Judicial Council of the California Dental Association, and a member of the Council on Ethics, By-laws and Judicial Affairs of the American Dental Association. Dr. Stein has an Active medical staff appointment at Northridge Hospital Medical Center for over 40 years having served in...

Dentist - General Dentistry, TMJ, Oral surgery, Periodontal Disease, Endodontics, Root Canals

Dentist, Oral Surgery - General Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry, Dental Implants, Implantology, Oral Surgery, Bone grafting, CAD/CAM dentistry, Digital Dentistry, CEREC, Dental Crowns, Dental Bridges, Dental Veneers, Dental Prosthetics, All on Four, Dental Risk Management, Dental Malpractice, Ethics in Dentistry

I have enjoyed the art and science of dentistry for 39 years. During that time I have been devoted to improving my craft by attaining Fellowship and Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry. Additionally, I have completed a surgical mini-residency in Implantology at Boston University Goldman School of Dentistry as well as the AAID Maxi-course in Implantology. I have lectured nationally and internationally on Risk Management in Dentistry, Digital Dentistry, CAD/CAM Dentistry, Dental Implantology and Ethics in Dentistry. I am currently Chief Dental Officer at Otis Air National Guard Base on Cape Cod and have been deployed for the Air Force as Officer in Charge of Task Forces during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dentist - Dental Injuries, Cosmetic Dentistry, Crown and Bridge, General Dentistry, Endodontics, Root Canals, Veneers, Invisalign, Implants, Dental Business, Standard of Care, Informed Consent

Dr. Chahine graduated in 2001 from the University of Montreal with a Doctorate in Medical Dentistry (DMD) degree at the age of 22, making him one the youngest graduates ever for a DMD or DDS program. He completed his post-doctorate advanced training at The Ohio State University Medical Center, earning a GPR certificate in 2002. In June of 2007, Dr. Chahine received the prestigious Fellowship of the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD), a distinction awarded to only 7% of North American dentists symbolizing excellence in the dental profession. Again, he is one of the youngest dentists in the country to ever receive this award, thanks to his commitment to provide the highest quality of dental care by remaining current in the profession. He is also an Invisalign Premier Provider having completed over 275 cases of clear aligner treatment over the years. He is also trained to use conservative Laser therapy in many procedures that would usually require surgery. In addition, he is trained i...

Endodontics, Dentist - Apical surgery, CBCT, Dental anesthesia, Dental diagnosis, Dental imaging, Dental infection, Dental pain, Dental pharmacology, Endodontics, Fractured teeth, General dentistry, Informed consent, Misdiagnosis, Traumatic dental injuries, Resorptive dental diseases, Root canal therapy, Standard of care

Dr. Brooke Blicher is a Clinical Endodontist in private practice in White River Junction, Vermont. Outside of clinical practice, she teaches dentists at all levels of training, working with predoctoral students and postdoctoral residents at both Harvard School of Dental Medicine and Tufts School of Dental Medicine, as well as practicing clinicians through Pulp Nonfiction Endodontics, LLC, a continuing education collaborative she founded. Dr. Blicher has written and lectured extensively on endodontic diagnosis and treatment, restorative care, interdisciplinary treatment planning, dental imaging and CBCT, dental pharmacology, dental anesthesia and pain management, non-odontogenic pain, fractured teeth, traumatic dental injuries, and resorptive dental diseases, among other topics. Dr. Blicher is the coauthor of the top rated Endodontics textbook, Endodontics Review, now in its second edition, and has authored several other textbook chapters, including “Diagnosis and Treatment Plan...