Dr. Edwin T. Parks has 44 years of experience in the field of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. He earned his BS in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Centre College, his MS in Diagnostic Sciences from Indiana University School of Dentistry, and his DMD from the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry. Formerly, this expert held roles as an Associate Professor and Professor of Oral...
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This highly qualified general dentist earned a DDS from the Baylor College of Medicine and completed residency training in general practice at Florida State Hospital. He is currently an associate professor in the department of general dentistry at a major medical institution, and maintains a private practice in general dentistry in New York. He is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, and...
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Dr. Alan M. Atlas has over 27 years of experience in the field of Dentistry. He earned his BS from Stony Brook University and his DMD from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. Today, this expert is licensed as a Dentist in the state of Pennsylvania. Formerly, this expert was the Director of Implant Dentistry at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine....
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This board certified expert has been practicing for over 30 years. Widely published in professional journals such as the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America, he currently serves as a full Professor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at a major medical university, where he also acts as the Director of the Residency...
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Dr. Fariba S. Younai has 35 years of experience in the fields of Dentistry, Oral Medicine, and Orofacial Pain. She earned her BA in Biology from CUNY Queens College and her DDS from Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine. She then went on to complete her training in Hospital Dentistry at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. Today, this expert is licensed as a Dentist in the state of...
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This highly qualified, board certified expert has been practicing oral and maxillofacial surgery for more than 20 years. He earned a DDS from the University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston and an MD from Texas Tech University School of Medicine. This expert belongs to a number of prestigious professional association in the oral surgery field, most notably as a fellow in the American Association...
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Dr. Joel B. Epstein has 43 years of experience in the fields of Dentistry and Oral Medicine. He earned his DMD from the University of Saskatchewan and his MSD from the University of Washington. He completed his residency in Oral Medicine at the University of Washington Medical Center. Today, this expert is a Certified Specialist in Oral Medicine and a Licensed Dentist in the States of Washington...
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This highly qualified dentist earned his DDS from the Loyola University School of Dentistry and is a fellow of the American College of Dentists. He has held a number of prestigious positions throughout his career, including as Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Oral Medicine and Oral Diagnosis at Northwestern University Dental School. Currently, this expert is on the medical staff...
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Dr. Gregg L. Lurcott has 20 years of experience in the field of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He earned his BS from the University of Michigan and his DDS from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. He completed a residency in General Practice through the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences before completing a residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery through...
This highly qualified expert completed her BS from Syracuse University and earned her DMD from Fairleigh Dickinson University School of Dentistry. She completed a Residency in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Mt Sinai Medical Center. This expert is a Fellow of the American College of Dentists and a member of prestigious associations such as the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, the...
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Dr. Gilman P. Peterson has over 13 years of experience in the field of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He earned his BS in Chemistry and his DMD from the University of Kentucky. After completing his MD from the University of Kentucky School of Medicine, he went on to complete a residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Kentucky. Currently, this expert works as a Physician...
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This highly qualified expert has over 40 years of training and experience in dentistry and oral surgery. He received his DMD from University of Pittsburgh's School of Dental Medicine. He has performed over 1,000 root canals and his techniques and expertise have been showcased at endodontic conferences. In addition, he serves as an active member of numerous medical societies including The...
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Dr. Justin T. Rashbaum has 14 years of experience in the fields of General and Cosmetic Dentistry. He earned his BS in Psychology from the University of Michigan and his DMD from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. He completed a residency in General Practice at Washington DC VA Medical Center and today, he is a licensed Dentist in the State of New York. Formerly, this...
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This extremely well-qualified expert on dentistry and oral and maxillofacial surgery obtained his BS from Union College and his DDS and MD from Columbia University. He completed his internship in general surgery and his residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery at New York Presbyterian and his fellowship in pediatric oral and craniomaxillofacial surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical...
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Dr. Taline I. Aghajanian has 14 years of experience in the field of Dentistry. She earned her BS in Human Anatomy from the University of California Los Angeles and her DDS from the University of Southern California School of Dentistry. Today this expert is Board Certified in Nitrous Oxide Monitoring by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners. Formerly, this expert held roles as an Associate...
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This expert is highly qualified and board certified in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He obtained his first degree in Dentistry from the University of Punjab, de'Montmorency College of Dentistry, Lahore in Pakistan. And to further increase his credentials, he completed another Dental Degree at Boston University School of Dental Medicine, finishing with Magna Cum Laude. He further sub-specialized...
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Dr. Michael G. McMahon has 36 years of experience in the field of Dentistry. He earned his BA in Biology from the University of California San Diego and his DDS from the University of Southern California School of Dentistry. Today, this expert is licensed as a Dentist in the State of California. Formerly, this expert served as a Dentist in Private Practice. He currently serves as the Owner of...
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This qualified expert earned his BS at York University, an MS at the University of Toronto, and his DDS at the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry. He is active in his field as a member of professional organizations such as the Ontario and Canadian Dental Associations and is a fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantation and International College of Dentists. His expertise are...
Dr. Stephen Abel has over 39 years of experience in the field of Periodontics. He earned his BA in Biology from Harvard University and his MS in Dentistry from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. He completed his DDS from New York University. Today, this expert is a Periodontist by the American Board of Periodontology. Formerly, this expert held roles as the Associate Dean of Community and...
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This expert has 26+ years of experience in the dental supply industry. He began his career as a Purchaser for SmartHealth and held this role from 1991 until 1998. After three years as a Territory Manager for Dentsply, the expert joined Patternson Dental as an Equipment Specialist & Office Designer. In this position, he was responsible for assisting practice owners in finding the proper equipment...
What is the role of an oral implant expert witness in a legal case?
An oral implant expert witness provides specialized knowledge on dental implants, including procedures, complications, and standards of care. They can offer critical insights in cases involving dental malpractice or product liability.
What types of cases might require an oral implant expert witness?
Cases that may require this expertise include those involving dental malpractice, personal injury due to faulty implants, disputes over informed consent, or issues with implant manufacturers.
How can an oral implant expert witness assist in a case involving failed dental implants?
The expert can evaluate patient records, identify if proper protocols were followed, assess whether the failure was due to practitioner error or product defect, and testify on these findings.
Are there subspecialties within the field of oral implantology that an expert witness might focus on?
Yes, subspecialties can include periodontics (gum-related issues), prosthodontics (replacement teeth), and maxillofacial surgery. Each has unique insights for different types of cases.
Why is it important to have an oral implant expert witness who is up-to-date with current practices and technologies?
Dental implant technology and techniques are constantly evolving. An expert witness who is current ensures accurate information is provided based on the latest industry standards.
How does Expert Institute select its Oral Implant expert witnesses?
Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.