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From: Amatus Cremona on 16 Jun 2008 06:22 HMO or PPO ?? -- / Amatus / "your name" <georgewkspam(a)humboldt1.com> wrote in message news:georgewkspam-2E6064.11131812062008(a)sn-ip.vsrv-sjc.supernews.net... > In article <8Tb4k.528$cm.28(a)trndny09>, > Mark & Steven Bornfeld <bornfeldmung(a)dentaltwins.com> wrote: > >> The Webby wrote: >> > In article <SVa4k.525$cm.275(a)trndny09>, >> > Mark & Steven Bornfeld <bornfeldmung(a)dentaltwins.com> wrote: >> > >> >> your name wrote: >> >>> If a dentist ignores a treatment plan and you consequently suffer >> >>> from >> >>> teeth damaged to the point of tooth lose and or root canals is a >> >>> Malpractice suit in order? >> >>> i.e. if you have lost confidence in your dentist's abilities >> >>> shouldn't >> >>> you see the dentist recommended by an attorney? >> >> >> >> You would have to demonstrate that the dentist's action (or lack of >> >> action) was the proximate cause of the damage. Furthermore, you would >> >> have to demonstrate that you followed the dentists recommendations, >> >> and >> >> that this caused the damages. >> >> If you lose confidence in your dentist, you should see another >> >> dentist. >> >> Going to an attorney is the last thing I'd do, not the first. >> >> >> >> Steve >> > >> > I'm wondering why a dentist would ignore his/her own treatment plan in >> > the first place. >> > >> > Webby >> >> >> Maybe it's the patient's own treatment plan. ;-) > > well, I chose the dentist but after having been under his "care" for > more than a year, I'm disappointed. > I did get a second opinion and it seemed decay in more than one tooth has > been ignored until major work in needed. > I did complain about pain and it was labeled gum recession and Ambesol > was suggested. It was decay all along. And probable tooth loss. > we're looking at $10,000+ . Probably all preventable. > -- > If Evolution is out-lawed. Only the Out-laws will evolve.
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