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Patient Awarded $15 M for Misdiagnosed Cancerous Lesion

Source: https://oralcancernews.org/wp/tag/malpractice/

Patient Gets $9.8 M in Wisdom Tooth Suit

Source: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2012/10/17/wisdom-tooth-lawsuit/1639923/

$3.74 M Verdict for Infection after Extraction

Source: https://www.moodyrrlaw.com/blog/jury-awards-3-74-million-for-dental-malpractice/

Stroke During Tooth Extraction Leads to $17.43 M Verdict

Source: http://vamalpractice.info/philadelphia-vamc/

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Advisory Board Member
Robert A. Strauss, DDS, MD, FACS
Dr. Strauss graduated from the University of Buffalo School of Dentistry in 1979. He acquired his residency experience in anesthesiology and oral and maxillofacial surgery at the Michael Reese Medical Center in Chicago. He has a background in academics and private practice and has served as the professor and director of the oral and maxillofacial surgery residency training program at Virginia Commonwealth University/MCV Hospitals in Richmond, VA since 1987. Among his involvement in many professional associations, he is a past president of the American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, a past president of the Virginia Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, an Examiner with the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and a fellow of the American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, and the American College of Surgeons.
Advisory Board Member
Mario Catalano, DDS
Dr. Catalano graduated from the SUNY at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine in 1967 and spent two years in the U.S. Navy before beginning his private practice in Catskill, NY, where he still practices today. He has been very involved in organized dentistry and has held positions including chairman of the New York State Political Action Committee, chairman of the American Dental Political Action Committee, and President of the New York State Dental Association. Today, he is focused on running his dental practice, defending dentists as an expert witness in malpractice trials, and lecturing younger dentists on malpractice issues and risk management.
Advisory Board Member
Marc Leffler, DDS, ESQ
Dr. Leffler received his D.D.S. degree from Columbia University in 1982, after which he completed residency training in oral and maxillofacial surgery at Bellevue Hospital Center/New York University, subsequently becoming board-certified in oral and maxillofacial surgery. He practiced oral surgery in both office and academic settings, supervising the training of residents and dental students in out-patient anesthesia, orthognathic surgery, dentoalveolar surgery, and emergency management of medically compromised patients. Dr. Leffler then received his law degree from New York Law School and practiced trial law in New York, having represented dentists and dental specialists in dental malpractice litigation, dental board disciplinary actions, and peer review proceedings. He is currently a dental and oral and maxillofacial surgery consultant for MedPro. Outside of professional activities, he serves as a United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla Commander and as a marathon guide runner for disabled athletes who are members of Achilles International, for which he also sits on the Board of Directors of its New Jersey Chapter.
Advisory Board Member
Robert Thompson, RT, JD, MBA, LLM, CPCU, RPLU
Robert has a diverse background in law, medicine, professional liability insurance, and healthcare risk management. He is a radiology technologist who worked for nearly 10 years at several hospitals. His previous roles also include Senior VP of Risk Management and Director of Client Education for two professional liability insurance companies. Robert is a U.S. Army paratrooper and combat veteran — he graduated first in his class from both the U.S. Army Radiology Technologist School and Avionics School. His educational achievements include a B.A. in Business Administration summa cum laude from North Georgia State University, a J.D. from the University of Georgia School of Law, an MBA from Lincoln University, and a master of laws degree from the University of Missouri School of Law. Robert is committed to helping OMS across the nation understand the importance of risk management by providing them with the knowledge and resources to practice safely.