Top 5 Topics: - When a Dental Implant Causes Permanent Numbness… and a Lawsuit - Common Reasons Dentists Get Sued: Nerve Injuries, Wrong Tooth, and ‘Periodontal Neglect’ - Can Your Patient Secretly Record You? The Scary Truth About Phones in the Operatory - How an Audio Recording of Informed Consent Backfired on the Dentist - Why ‘I Didn’t Read the Form’ Can Still Win in Court: The Real Meaning of Informed Consent (Dental Cases = Even # Episodes; OMFS Cases = Odd # Episodes) Quotes & Wisdom: “Informed consent is a process, not a piece of paper.” “Records can be your best friend or your worst enemy.” “We’re all less than perfect. If you're recording, it has to be perfect — and that’s the challenge.” “A patient must understand it — not just hear it.” “Comfort level matters — for both the patient and the provider.” “Sometimes being informed means getting good news, and sometimes it means hearing what’s uncomfortable — but it’s important nonetheless.” Questions: 00:18 — “Can audio records reveal flaws in the dentist informed consent process?” 21:10 — “Why don’t we just record all informed consent conversations with patients—wouldn’t that protect us?” 22:16 — “Is it common that written consent gets thrown out when there’s audio evidence?” 27:04 — “What risks should you include for any invasive surgical procedure like implants or extractions?” 33:34 — “What are the top 3-5 most common dental cases that end up in litigation?” 39:38 — “Could a patient be recording me legally without my knowledge during a procedure?” 40:46 — “Are there times when a patient’s secret recording becomes key evidence in a malpractice case?” 41:22 — “What should dentists understand about being recorded and how it affects legal outcomes?” Now available on: - Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel - Dose of Dental Podcast #195 - Malpractice Case #6 - 11.2025 This episode is a partnership with MedPro Group, and Dr. Marc Leffler, Lead Dental Risk Consultant. #podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #dentistlife #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher
