Philip Rich, DDS

General Dentistry Treatment Expert Witness

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Philip R. Rich, DDS Dental Malpractice Expert Witness • General Dentistry • Standard of Care Consultant Dr. Philip R. Rich is a general dentist with 47 years of continuous private practice experience and more than 31 years serving as an expert witness, legal consultant, and insurance evaluator** in dental malpractice litigation. He provides objective, evidence-based opinions for both plaintiff and defense counsel involving the standard of care in general dentistry. Unlike many experts who are retired or no longer provide patient care, Dr. Rich remains actively engaged in private clinical practice. His opinions reflect both decades of experience and current standards of care in general dentistry. Over the course of his expert witness career, Dr. Rich has reviewed and investigated more than 100 dental malpractice cases, has provided deposition testimony in more than 60 cases, and has testified at trial on at least 15–20 occasions* He has extensive experience analyzing allegations involving diagnosis, treatment planning, restorative dentistry, crown and bridge procedures, endodontic diagnosis and referral, informed consent, record documentation, patient management, causation, and damages. Dr. Rich has served as a consultant for numerous dental malpractice insurance companies, the Nebraska Attorney General's Office, and the Veterans Benefits Administration. His expert witness experience includes representing both plaintiffs and defendants, and he is known for providing independent, balanced opinions based solely on the facts of each case, accepted standards of care, and sound clinical judgment. Areas of Expertise * General Dentistry * Dental Malpractice * Standard of Care * Restorative Dentistry * Crown and Bridge * Fixed Prosthodontics * Endodontic Diagnosis and Referral * Treatment Planning * Informed Consent * Dental Records Review * Risk Management * Causation and Damages Analysis * Insurance Claims Evaluation Professional Highlights * 47 Years in Solo General Dental Practice * 31 Years as an Expert Witness * 34 Years of Legal Consultation and Insurance Evaluation * Consultant for Numerous Dental Malpractice Insurance Companies * Consultant to the Nebraska Attorney General's Office * Examiner for the Veterans Benefits Administration * Former Clinical Instructor, University of Nebraska Dental College and University of Nebraska Medical Center * Available for Record Review, Case Consultation, Depositions, and Trial Testimony Nationwide Dr. Rich's objective is to assist attorneys and the courts by providing clear, thorough, scientifically supported opinions that help explain the applicable standard of care and the clinical issues central to each case. He is committed to delivering timely, impartial, and well-reasoned evaluations that withstand careful legal scrutiny.