Dentist Expert Witnesses in Florida
The SEAK Expert Witness Directory contains a comprehensive list of dentist expert witnesses who testify, consult and provide litigation support on dentist and related issues. Dentist expert witnesses and consultants on this page may form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, and provide expert witness testimony at deposition and trial. The issues and subjects these dentist expert witnesses testify regarding may include: Dental Implants, Oral Surgery, Dental Infections, Dental Malpractice, Endodontics, Extractions, Implants, Oral Cancer, Periodontics, Tmj, Anesthesia, Dental, Dental Trauma, Jaw Fractures, and Nerve Injury.
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Michael R Pollowitz, DDS
Washington Center For Cosmetic Dentistry
Dentist
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Dental Reconstruction, Dental Crowns/Caps Bridges and Fillings, Dental Implants, Dental Injuries & MVA, Root Canals, Endodontics, Oral Surgery, Extractions, Cosmetic Dentistry, TMJ, Periodontics, Gum Disease, Dental Examination/IME, Dentures, Veneers, Dental Board Claims, Dental Malpractice
Dr. Pollowitz has served as an expert for over 30 years in both Plaintiff and Defense cases. He has been involved in numerous depositions and trials and has testified on a wide range of dental standard of care issues such as: complex restorative treatment, root canals, periodontics, oral surgery, cosmetic dentistry, implants, crowns, fillings, orthodontics, injuries, dentures and TMJ. He has performed countless IME's and reports. He has given dental related seminars for both professionals and the public and has been the recipient of numerous awards throughout his career. Throughout his career he has been a member of the American Dental Association, DC Dental Society. He has been a Board member of the Mid-Atlantic Dental Meeting, been a member of the Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Academy of General Dentistry, Academy of Sports Dentistry, International Assoc. for Dental Trauma, American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, Maimonides Dental Society and the Alpha Omega International ...
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Jeff Rabinowitz, DMD, FICOI
Consults Nationally, New York/Northeast Based.
Dentist, Oral Surgery
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Dentistry, Dental Malpractice, Dental Implants, Implantology, Crowns, Bridges, Esthetics, Informed Consent, Extractions, Wisdom Teeth, Nerve Injury-Nerve Damage, Paresthesia, Periodontics, Endodontics, Root Canal, TMJ, Infection, Trauma, Misdiagnosis, Standard of Care
Comprehensive Expertise in Dental Malpractice Litigation
Dr. Jeff Rabinowitz is a restorative, general, implant and oral surgical dental practitioner and dental school professor with forty years of clinical and academic experience. He is National Dental Board credentialed and licensed, residency-trained in all disciplines of general dentistry and fellowship-trained and board-certified in surgical and prosthetic dental implantology. He is also New York State licensed in intravenous and enteral sedation.
Dr. Rabinowitz has over twenty-five years of experience as a dental expert witness and consultant for both defense and plaintiff counsel. He specializes in restorative, crown and bridge, oral surgical, periodontic, endodontic/root canal and dental implant cases of all complexities. He evaluates standard of care issues and claims of treatment failure, complications, and misdiagnosis in all phases of implant, prosthodontic, general, and surgical dentistry. Dr. Rabinowitz delivers clea...
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Chanelle Small, DDS
Dentist, Endodontics
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Dentistry, Endodontics, Root canal treatment, Dental pain, Chronic infection, Acute infection, Misdiagnosis, Standard of care, Dental trauma, Apical surgery, Radiography, Fractured teeth, Restorative dentistry, Xrays, Endodontist
Dr. Chanelle Small is an endodontist based in New York City. As an expert witness Dr. Small will be confident, responsive, and collaborative. She is well-versed in standards of care and able to effectively evaluate cases for merit, provide second opinions, and review dental malpractice cases for either the plaintiff or defense attorneys.
With over 15 years of experience in dentistry and treating patients, Dr. Small is in full time private practice where she lends her professional talents to saving teeth and successfully treating both acute and chronic infections.
After completing her undergraduate studies and doctorate at Howard University in Washington, DC, Dr. Small went on to study at Tufts University in Boston, MA where she specialized in Endodontics. In addition to private practice Dr. Small has been on faculty at Interfaith Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY and Columbia University College of Dental Medicine in New York City. She is also a wife, mother, and marathon finisher!
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Reda A. Abdel-Fattah, DDS
A credentialed specialist in Orofacial Pain
Boca Raton, Florida
Dentist
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TMJ Injury, Dental Trauma, Facial Trauma, dental records, TMJ Trauma, Orofacial Pain
Dr. Reda A. Abdel-Fattah is a specialist in Orofacial Pain in Boca Raton, Florida. Dr. Abdel-Fattah is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain and the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain.
He is a Diplomate of the American Boards of Orofacial Pain, Craniofacial Pain, Craniofacial Dental Sleep Medicine, and Dental Sleep Medicine.
Dr. Abdel-Fattah is an experienced lecturer at the local, national, and international levels and an accomplished author of scientific publications and books. He serves as a board examiner and is a past president of the American Board of Craniofacial Pain. He has been practicing evaluation and management of orofacial pain and sleep-disordered breathing in Boca Raton, Florida, USA, for over four decades.
In addition to his traditional dental education, he earned a master’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering with an emphasis on Biomaterials and a Master of Professional Studies with a concentration in biomechanical trauma. He combined ...
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Obianuju R Mbamalu, DMD
Board Certified Dental Expert for Legal Teams
Apex Endodontic Advisors, LLC
Boynton Beach, Florida
Dentist, Endodontics
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Root Canal Expert Witness, Dental Insurance Claim Expert, Dental Malpractice Expert Witness, Dental Records Review Expert, Endodontic Malpractice Expert, Board Certified Dental Expert Witness, Dental Expert Consultant, Dental Litigation Expert, Dental Standard of Care Expert, Board Certified Endodontist
Dr. Obianuju Rita Mbamalu, is a board-certified endodontist, dental consultant, and expert witness with 15 years of surgical and private practice experience. Dr. Mbamalu provides independent, evidence-based dental and endodontic opinions for attorneys and legal teams seeking clinical analysis related to dental diagnosis, treatment planning, procedural outcomes, documentation, standards of care, clinical judgment, and alleged deviations from accepted dental practice standards.
Her professional background includes extensive experience in endodontic clinical care, dental consulting, private practice operations, and expert review. Dr. Mbamalu practices as an endodontist in Florida and has practiced as an endodontist in New York and New Jersey- where she served as practice owner for six years. This practice ownership experience supports her understanding of clinical decision-making, case recordkeeping, patient care workflows and standards of care, risk management, and dental practice op...
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Leo Sushner, DDS
Periodontics and Dental Implants Expert Witness
Leo Sushner, D.D.S.
Miami, Florida
Dentist, Periodontics
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dental implants, extractions, periodontal disease, nerve injury, lack of informed consent, oral cancer, orthodontics, root canals or endodontics, dental accident, dental infections, osteonecrosis, failed crown or bridgework, dental hospitalization, failure to diagnose, failure to treat, failure to refer, implant failures, tooth loss
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, 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, maxillary sinus issues, nerve injuries, oral pathology, dental infections, bone grafting, sinus augmentation procedures and implant site evaluations. Dr. Sushner served as an adjunct c...
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Sam R. Morhaim, DDS, FICOI,PC
Award-winning periodontal and implant surgeon.
Great Neck Dental Associates
Florida
Dentist, Periodontics
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Dentistry, oral medicine, implants, LAPIP, endodontics, dental malpractice, dental implants, bisphosphanates, dental nerve injuries, oral cancer, soft tissue grafts, bone grafts, sinus lifts, jaw fractures, extractions, LANAP, osseous surgery, dental infections, lasers, dental lasers
Dr. Sam Morhaim, a senior partner in a multi-specialty group practice, specializes in Periodontics and Dental Implants. With nearly three decades of experience in private practice, he has also been involved in expert dental legal matters for over two and a half decades. His extensive experience in reviewing cases, performing independent dental examinations, drafting reports, and appearing in depositions and trials has earned him the respect of attorneys and insurance companies, who have repeatedly requested his consulting services.
Honors:
Diplomate, International Congress Of Oral Implantologists
Diplomate, American Dental Implant Association
Former Clinical Director Of Periodontology And Oral Implantology, Flushing Hospital Medical Center
Former Board Member, Stony Brook School Of Dental Medicine Alumni Association
Two-time Long Island Newsday Professional Award Winner
America's Top Dentists-Consumers research Council Of America
Lifetime Member- NYS Dental Society
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John O Winter, DDS
Dental Expert Witness & Consultant Nationwide
High Volume Dental Consulting, Inc.
Sarasota, Florida
Dentist, Slip Trip & Fall
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Dental Injury Negligence Malpractice, Plaintiff Defense Claim Representation, Slip Trip Fall, Motor Vehicle Accident, Affidavit Certificate Merit, Crowns, Root Canal, Oral Surgery, Periodontics, Dental Treatment X-Ray, Numbness, Broken Instrument, Infection, Licensing, Deposition, Testimony, Teeth
Dr. John O. Winter, DDS, Dental Expert Witness, Injury and Claims Consultant, provides comprehensive representation for both defense and plaintiff attorneys across a wide spectrum of dental treatment matters, negligence and malpractice claims. Services include dental treatment record and X-ray review, catering to cases involving injury, malpractice insurance defense, trip, slip and fall incidents, motor vehicle accidents as well as incidents in various industries.
With a wealth of experience spanning over 400 cases and totaling $14 million dollars in claims, Dr. Winter offers deposition services conducted via Zoom or in-person, alongside availability for trial testimony. Services also encompass the provision of Certificate and Affidavit of Merit, along with written reports, litigation support and consultation services.
Dr. Winter's expertise covers a broad array of areas, including dental treatment standard of care, treatment planning, informed consent, cost analysis, dental codin...
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Avrum R Goldstein, DMD, FRCD(C)
Naples, Florida
Periodontics, Dentist
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Dental implants, oral surgery, gum disease, gum infections, dental bone loss, tooth extractions, tooth decay, tooth removal, tooth preservation, dental bridges, root canals, dental crowns, bisphosphonate osteonecrosis, sinus perforation
Dr. Goldstein is a board certified periodontist with over 40 years of experience in dentistry, periodontics and dental implantology. He has extensive teaching experience in his field, having been on the faculty of Yale University School of Medicine for over 15 years. Dr. Goldstein also taught at the University of Connecticut, the State University of New York (Buffalo), and the University of Manitoba. He is currently an adjunct faculty member at NOVA Southeastern University, College of Dental Medicine.
Dr. Goldstein received his specialty training and certification in periodontics from the University of Pennsylvania. In addition to his American Board of Periodontology certification, he is also certified in Canada as a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists.
Dr. Goldstein is the author of seven scientific publications in the area of periodontics. In 2008, Dr. Goldstein was voted "Top Dentist" by Connecticut Magazine, and he is a past president (2004) of the New Haven Dental Associ...
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Jeffery Greene, DMD, JD
General Dentistry
Brandon, Florida
Dentist
Dr. Jeffery C. Greene is a uniquely qualified dental professional who bridges clinical excellence and legal analysis. Holding both a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) and a Juris Doctor (JD), he offers attorneys a sophisticated perspective on the standard of care, causation, and damages. His background is strengthened by specialized certificates in Health Law and Health Care Compliance, giving him a distinctive capacity to evaluate complex dental cases across general dentistry, multi-specialty settings, and corporate DSO models.
With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Greene’s clinical foundation is rooted in advanced training and real-world application. After earning his DMD from Nova Southeastern University and completing an Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) through the Central Texas Veterans Administration, he spent more than eight years owning and operating multiple dental practices. During this tenure, he acquired and turned around underperforming offices, supervised ...
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Victor A. Martel, DMD
General Dentist-Comprehensive Care
Ocean Ridge, Florida
Dentist
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Dental Implants, TMJ, Dental Prosthetics, Dental Treatment Planning, Dental Esthetics, Dental Cosmetics, Oral Surgery, Endodontics
Dental malpractice cases are becoming increasingly common. If you or anyone at your firm requires a dental expert witness, I have over 20 years of experience in the field and have worked with both plaintiffs and defense. I am open to discussing a potential collaboration and can provide references from local law firms.
I offer consulting services spanning various Dentistry areas, including practice management, personal injury, malpractice, and product development. With over 35 years of experience in General Dentistry, I serve as a qualified Dental Expert. My expertise extends to consulting in the insurance industry for personal injury, malpractice, workers compensation, and auto injury cases. For legal support, I provide file reviews, courtroom testimony, and depositions as a Dental expert witness. Additionally, I consult with Dental industry companies, offering valuable insights to enhance their business. Feel free to reach out for any of these services.
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Daili Diaz
Board Certified Oral Surgeon
Tampa, Florida
Oral Surgery
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TMJ, Temporomandibular disorders, Nerve injury, Dental, Dentist, Jaw pain, TMJ pain, Maxillofacial Surgery, Dental surgery, Bone grafting, Dental implants, Oral biopsies, Oral pathology, Wisdom teeth removal, IV sedation, Anesthesia, Nitrous oxide, Dental extraction, Oral cancer
Dr. Daili Diaz, M.D., D.M.D., is a Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon offering expert medicolegal consultation rooted in extensive training and focused experience. With dual degrees in medicine and dentistry and comprehensive training from a 6-year MD-integrated Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency where she served as Chief Resident, Dr. Diaz possesses a deep and broad understanding of complex oral surgery issues. She maintains an active clinical practice encompassing a wide range of OMFS procedures, with a particular emphasis on TMJ surgery and management. Her focused research on temporomandibular joint disorders includes involvement as a researcher and co-author in significant randomized, double-blind clinical trials on TMJ arthrocentesis, with findings published in leading peer-reviewed journals like the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and presented at national and international conferences. Leveraging this extensive clinical experience, advanced surgica...
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Paul A. Andrews, DDS, PhD
Dentistry & Trauma Forensic Dental Expert Witness
Paul A. Andrews DDS, PhD
Lake Mary, Florida
Dentist, Independent Medical Examinations
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Dental Forensic Expert Witness, Florida Certified Dental Expert Witness (DNEW 332), Dental Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accident Trauma, Forensic Traumatology, Worker's Compensation, Oral Surgery, TMJ, Oral Trauma, Implants, Endodontics, Periodontics, Chlidren, Dentures, Sleep Apnea, Dental Trauma, Informed Consent, Oral Health
DDS - Marquette University
PhD in Pain Management, Pain Research and Education - University of the Pacific & Thornton University
Oral Surgery Fellowship - U.S. Navy
Certification in Head and Neck Radiology and Imaging - Baylor and Texas A&M
American Academy of Pain Management - Diplomate - Certified Pain Practitioner
American Academy of Integrated Pain Management - Diplomate - Credentialed Member
Facial Pain, TMJ, Temporomandibular Joint disorders - Cranial Pathofunction
Forensic Traumatology
PTSD & PTSI
Workers' Compensation
PhD in Pain Management, Pain Research and Education
American Academy of Craniofacial Pain - Diplomate
American College of Forensic Examiners - Diplomate
Dental Expert Witness - Medical Expert Witness
Forensic Dental and Medical Expert Witness
Professional Experience
U.S. Marine Corps Corpman 1962 - 1968
U.S. Navy Dental Corps 1974 -1978
Private Practice 1978 - Present ...
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Harry M. Lehrer, D.M.D., M.S. Ed., C.F.E.
Dental Expert - Standard of Care/All Disciplines
Comprehensive Dental Services
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida
Dentist
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Abscesses/Infections, Anesthesia, Bridges/Crowns, Crowns/Bridges, Dental Implants, Dental Infections, Dental Injuries, Prosthetics, Extractions, Fillings, Dental Forensics, Implants, Jaw Fractures, Oral Surgery, Periodontal/TMD, Record Keeping/Risk Management, Coding. Fraud, Educator
Dr. Lehrer received his D.M.D. degree from the University of Florida in 1984, and after associating as an associate in private dental practices, established a partnership in a dental practice in 1988. As a Member of the Academy of Sports Dentistry and a former college athlete, Dr. Lehrer philanthropically involved himself in the community by providing oral cancer screenings and fabricating protective mouth guards for all of the Nova Southeastern University athletes.
Dr. Lehrer has been an Associate Professor at Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine from January 2002 through November 2023 in the departments of Cariology/Restorative Dentistry and Oral Surgery and a member of the American Dental Education Association. In addition, Dr. Lehrer provided continuing education for dental providers in the state of Florida in record keeping/risk management.
Dr. Lehrer is currently the medical/dental director for HeadsUp Healthcare, evaluating Worker's Compensation injurie...
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Edward Ruvins, DDS MS MBA MSF MSAC FAAID DABOI/ID DICOI DIDIA
Dental Legal Expert with Broad-based Credentials
Optimum Consulting Group
Miami, Florida
Dentist
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Oral Implantology, Dental Case Review, Dental Diagnosis and Treatment Planning, Mediation of Dentally Related Disputes, Dental Implants, Dental Implant Complications, Temporomandibular Joint Disorders, Dental Occlusion, Guided Tissue Regeneration, Full Mouth Rehabilitation, Reconstructive Dentistry
Dr. Edward Ruvins is a highly accomplished and multidisciplinary professional whose career spans over three decades in clinical dentistry, implantology, healthcare leadership, financial forensics, and behavioral health. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from New York University College of Dentistry in 1995. Following dental school, he completed a rigorous post-doctoral residency and advanced training in General Practice Dentistry at St. Luke’s–Roosevelt Medical Center, a University Hospital of Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons.
Dr. Ruvins further deepened his clinical expertise by earning a Master of Science in Oral Implantology from J.W. Goethe University in Frankfurt, Germany, where his master’s thesis focused on his original clinical research in Guided Tissue Regeneration—an area in which he continues to demonstrate leadership and innovation.
With extensive expertise in restorative, surgical, therapeutic, and reconstructive dentistry, Dr. Ruvins...
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