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General & Cosmetic Dentist | Independent Dental Examiner | Dental Expert Witness Dr. Danielle Bienenfeld Slater is a Tufts University-trained Doctor of Dental Medicine with over 17 years of clinical experience in general and cosmetic dentistry. She is a Fellow in Oral Implantology, certified in conscious sedation, and holds advanced training in Botox and TMJ injection therapy. Currently the Partner and Owner of Brookline Smile Artists, P.C. in Brookline, Massachusetts, Dr. Slater is an actively practicing clinician who brings real-world, current clinical knowledge to every case she evaluates. In the medicolegal arena, Dr. Slater is routinely retained by attorneys (Plaintiff and Defense Counsel), adjusters, and employers to perform Independent Dental Examinations (IDEs) and dental record reviews. She offers well-reasoned expert opinions on trauma, causation, diagnosis, prognosis, and the appropriateness of proposed or completed treatment plans. Her broad clinical background across general dentistry, implantology, sedation, cosmetic dentistry, and orofacial therapeutics equips her to address a wide spectrum of dental injury and liability matters with clarity and objectivity. A committed educator, Dr. Slater has served since 2018 as Co-Founder and Faculty Member of a Full Mouth Rehabilitation Study Club. She is a Pankey Institute alumna and remains dedicated to lifelong learning, having completed advanced coursework as recently as 2024. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys outdoor activities, family life, and community involvement. Clinical & Legal Expertise Includes: Dental trauma, causation, and injury evaluation Independent Dental Examinations Dental record review and analysis Standard of care assessment General and cosmetic dentistry complications Implant dentistry — placement, restoration, and complications TMJ disorders and orofacial pain Oral sedation and conscious sedation standards TMJ muscle injection and filler administration in the dental setting Diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment planning disputes Informed consent issues Expert Witness Services Offered: Case merit review and strategy consultation Dental record review and chronology Independent Dental Examinations Written expert reports and opinions Deposition and trial testimony (in-person or remote) Litigation consulting and settlement advisement Credentials at a Glance: DMD, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine Fellow, Oral Implantology — University of Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine & California Implant Institute Pankey Institute — Excellence in Bonded Porcelain Restorations Certified: Botox & Filler Administration | TMJ Injections | Soft Tissue Lasers | Invisalign® Licensed: Oral Sedation & Nitrous Oxide Administration | Conscious Sedation (Permit B) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Co-Founder & Faculty Member, Full Mouth Rehabilitation Study Club (2018–Present) Why Attorneys Choose Dr. Slater: Actively practicing clinician with current, real-world clinical insight Broad expertise spanning general dentistry, implantology, sedation, cosmetics, and orofacial therapeutics Experienced in IDEs, record reviews, and opining on trauma, causation, and treatment plans Available to both plaintiff and defense counsel Clear, objective, and well-organized reports and communications IMEs conducted at locations based on date and availability Contact: TheIMEDentist@gmail.com | (617) 777-3411