The scope of medical malpractice extends to dentists as well as other type of doctors. Such cases are often referred to as dental malpractice. 

Like other medical malpractice cases, dental malpractice cases are caused by negligent or other harmful behavior by the dentist. Dentists typically face malpractice lawsuits when their patients receive poor treatment. However, in many of these cases, the treatment outcome is usually considered medical malpractice if the dentist acted outside the dental standard of conduct. 

In some extreme cases, dental malpractice can result in death. The most common examples include infections that occur during oral surgery.

If you or anyone you know has been a victim of dental malpractice, contact the Washington medical malpractice lawyers of Fuller & Fuller at800-570-4878.