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Periodontology Expert Witnesses

Periodontology-related disputes in commercial litigation typically arise in dental device, insurance billing, and dental practice regulatory matters, when a periodontal product, billing practice, or practice group's regulatory compliance is contested, rather than in an individual patient's treatment. These disputes surface in medical device litigation over whether a dental implant or periodontal surgical device performed as designed and labeled, in dental insurance fraud and billing litigation over whether periodontal procedures were coded and billed consistent with services rendered, and in regulatory and licensing disputes over whether a dental practice group's periodontal treatment protocols and record-keeping met applicable professional standards. Because periodontal treatment involves specific clinical protocols and coding rules that vary by procedure and payer, determining whether a device, billing practice, or protocol met applicable standards requires specialized periodontology expertise. The central issue is typically whether the device, billing, or clinical protocol at issue met the standards that governed it.

A periodontology expert helps attorneys evaluate that question by applying clinical and coding standards for periodontal treatment to the device, billing, or protocol evidence at issue. That might mean assessing whether a dental implant or periodontal surgical device's design and labeling addressed known clinical risks, evaluating whether periodontal procedures were coded and billed consistent with documentation and payer rules in a fraud investigation, or analyzing whether a dental practice group's treatment protocols and record-keeping complied with applicable regulatory and licensing standards. These findings support positions on product liability, insurance fraud liability, and regulatory compliance, giving attorneys a clinically grounded basis for litigation strategy.

Periodontology cases benefit from experts whose specific background, whether periodontal surgery and implants, periodontal billing and coding, or dental practice regulatory compliance, matches the precise product or institutional question at issue rather than periodontology in general terms. Round Table Group's periodontology network includes board-certified periodontists and dental practice consultants with experience across implant technology, periodontal disease treatment, and dental billing compliance. With more than 75,000 expert searches completed for litigators, we help attorneys match a case's specific periodontology issue to an expert whose credentials will withstand scrutiny. Let us help you find the right periodontology expert for your case by calling us at (202) 908-4500.

Kinds of Cases We Work On

Round Table Group helps our clients find a wide variety of Periodontology expert witnesses for cases like:

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Dental Implant Surface Coating Defect.

A dental implant manufacturer sued its surface treatment supplier after a widely used line of implants exhibited significantly elevated early failure rates, traced to an inconsistent osseointegration coating process. We identified experts with experience in periodontology, dental implant surface science, and osseointegration failure analysis. The expert's material testing confirmed the coating fell short of the specified surface roughness parameters, anchoring a substantial settlement.
02

DSO Acquisition Clinical Quality Misrepresentation.

A dental support organization sued the sellers of an acquired periodontal practice group after post-acquisition review revealed the practices' represented clinical outcome and case-acceptance metrics had been substantially overstated during due diligence. We identified experts with experience in periodontology, clinical quality benchmarking, and dental practice due diligence review. The expert's chart audit confirmed the outcome metrics were significantly inflated, supporting a recovery approaching $18 million.
03

Implant Surface Technology Patent Dispute.

Two dental implant manufacturers litigated over a patented osseointegration surface treatment after one company's newly launched implant line closely mirrored the other's patented micro-texturing process. We identified experts with experience in periodontology, dental implant surface engineering, and biomedical patent claim analysis. The expert's surface characterization testing supported a finding of infringement, resulting in a licensing settlement exceeding $15 million.
04

Malpractice Insurer Bad Faith Claim.

A multi-location periodontal practice group sued its professional liability insurer for bad faith after the carrier refused to fund settlement of a well-supported claim despite adequate policy limits, exposing the group to a subsequent excess judgment. We identified experts with experience in periodontology standard of care, dental professional liability claims handling, and clinical peer review standards. The expert's review of the underlying clinical record supported the reasonableness of the settlement demand, driving a substantial recovery.
05

Bone Graft Material Defect Claim.

A dental biomaterials distributor sued its bone graft manufacturer after a production lot of regenerative graft material caused a significant rate of graft failures across client periodontal practices, forcing a costly recall. We identified experts with experience in periodontology, regenerative bone graft materials, and biomaterial failure analysis. The expert's material testing traced the failures to inadequate processing sterilization, shifting liability for the recall costs to the manufacturer.
06

Dental Laboratory Implant Restoration Defect.

A periodontal practice group sued its dental laboratory after a pattern of poorly fitting implant restorations across a significant share of cases required extensive remake work and damaged patient relationships. We identified experts with experience in periodontology, implant prosthodontics, and dental laboratory quality control. The expert's review of the restoration fit data documented a systemic fabrication defect, supporting a favorable settlement.
07

Periodontal Clinical Trial Data Dispute.

A dental biomaterials company sued its contract research organization after flawed clinical trial data for a periodontal regenerative product delayed the product's regulatory clearance by an extended period. We identified experts with experience in periodontology, clinical trial design for regenerative dental products, and clinical data quality assessment. The expert's audit of the trial data identified significant protocol deviations that had gone unreported, anchoring a substantial recovery.
08

Implant Training Program Negligence Claim.

A dental implant manufacturer sued the clinician training and certification provider it had retained after inadequate hands-on training led to a pattern of improper implant placements among certified clinicians, exposing the manufacturer to downstream liability claims. We identified experts with experience in periodontology, implant surgical training standards, and clinical certification program design. The expert's review of the training curriculum documented significant gaps against accepted certification standards, driving a favorable settlement.
09

Counterfeit Periodontal Surgical Instrument Claim.

A group purchasing organization sued a dental supply distributor after discovering that periodontal surgical instruments supplied under a bulk purchasing agreement were counterfeit and did not meet the specified material standards. We identified experts with experience in periodontology, dental surgical instrumentation, and materials authentication. The expert's metallurgical testing confirmed the instruments did not match the specified surgical-grade materials, anchoring a substantial settlement.
10

Periodontal DSO Franchise Support Dispute.

A group of periodontal practice franchisees sued their franchisor after the clinical and practice management support represented as necessary to maintain quality standards was never adequately provided, contributing to declining patient outcomes and practice valuations. We identified experts with experience in periodontology, dental practice management standards, and franchise clinical support benchmarking. The expert's review of the franchisor's support obligations documented the shortfall, resulting in a substantial recovery.

Here are a few of our favorite Periodontology Expert Witnesses:

California Periodontology Expert #18564

I have 35 years of experience and specialize in the field of periodontics with specific knowledge in the areas of bone grafting, implantology and periodontal surgery. I have published on such topics as periodontal bone grafting and radiology techniques.

 

California Periodontology, Teeth, Jaws Expert #28049

I have 13 years of experience, and specialize in the field of periodontology with specific knowledge in the areas of dental implants, non-surgical periodontal therapy and surgical periodontal therapy. I have published on such topics as susceptibility testing for periodontal microorganisms, oral bacterial stimulation of interleukin-6 and its receptor.

 

Michigan Periodontology Expert #28127

I have 10 years of experience and specialize in the field of periodontics, with specific knowledge of gum disease, dental implants and gingival grafting. I have published on such topics as gingival grafting and bone grafting.

 

California Periodontology Expert #28889

I have 20 years of experience and specialize in the field of dentistry with specific knowledge in the areas of periodontics, periodontal diseases and dental implants. I have published on such topics as HIV infection and periodontal disease. I have testified on dental malpractice.

 

Florida Periodontology Expert #29069

I have 43 years of experience and specialize in the field of periodontics and oral medicine with specific knowledge in the areas of implants, soft tissue oral disease and oral-systemic disease. I have testified on oral diseases, failure of proper perio-implant treatment and failure to refer properly.

 

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Texas Periodontology Expert #31962

I have 15 years of experience and specialize in the field of periodontics, with specific knowledge of implants, systemic diseases and pathogenesis. I have published on such topics as treatment of failing implants, oral and systemic diseases, and oral manifestation of AIDS. I have testified on necessary post-trauma treatment and adequacy of care.

 

California Periodontology Expert #42384

I have 11 years of experience, and specialize in the field of periodontology with specific knowledge in the areas of periodontal disease, periodontal surgery and dental implant surgery. I have published on such topics as immunology of periodontal disease. I have testified on dental malpractice and breach of contract.

 

New York Periodontology Expert #50009

I have 34 years of experience and specialize in the field of dentistry with specific knowledge in the areas of periodontology, implant dentistry and clinical practice. I have published on such topics as systemic effects of periodontal diseases, periodontal regeneration and bone biology.

 

Pennsylvania Periodontology Expert #50524

I have 40 years of experience and specialize in the field of dentistry with specific knowledge in the areas of oral medicine, periodontics and dental implants. I have published on such topics as oral systemic links, dental implants and periodontal disease. I have testified on bone regeneration, dental implants and periodontal disease treatment.

 

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Questions Attorneys Ask About Periodontology Expert Witnesses:

A periodontology expert typically becomes necessary in medical device litigation over whether a dental implant or periodontal surgical device performed as designed and labeled, dental insurance fraud and billing litigation over periodontal procedure coding, and regulatory disputes over whether a dental practice group's periodontal protocols met applicable standards.
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