Dental Implant Expert Witness

Standard-of-Care Analysis & Litigation Support

The Stanley Institute provides expert witness and consulting services in matters involving dental implant treatment. Services focus on standard-of-care evaluation, causation analysis, and clinical decision-making across the full continuum of implant care—from diagnosis and treatment planning through surgical placement, prosthetic restoration, and long-term maintenance.

This work is grounded in comprehensive implant practice and educational experience, with an emphasis on clarity, objectivity, and defensibility in legal proceedings.

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Scope of Expertise

Implant Treatment Phases Evaluated

Expert witness services are provided for cases involving:‍

  • Surgical placement of dental implants
  • Digital and analog implant treatment planning
  • Surgical placement of dental implants
  • Prosthetic design, sequencing, and occlusion
  • Full-arch implant rehabilitation
  • All-on-X
  • Hybrid prostheses
  • Post-restorative maintenance and follow-up care
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Common Issues

Expert witness services are provided for cases involving:

  • Alleged deviations from the standard of care
  • Implant failure and complication analysis
  • Interdisciplinary coordination and handoff errors
  • Informed consent as it relates to implant treatment
  • Causation and damage assessment
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Comprehensive Implant Perspective

Dental implant outcomes are influenced by a series of interdependent clinical decisions, not isolated technical acts.Evaluation of implant-related litigation therefore requires an understanding of how diagnostic, surgical, prosthetic, and maintenance decisions interact over time.The Institute’s expert analysis reflects a comprehensive implant provider perspective, avoiding the limitations inherent in siloed surgical-only or prosthetic-only review.

Clinical Workflow

Digital Planning & Workflow Systems Experience

Exprience includes extensive, non-commercial involvement with virtual implant planning, guided surgery, and full-arch treatment workflows. This provides insight into:

  • Intended design and clinical use of planning and sequencing systems
  • Distinguishing system limitations from clinician-related deviations
  • Common failure points in digital and guided workflows
  • Clinical relevance of protocol adherence in outcome assessment
Expert Witness Offerings

What Expert Witness Services Do You Offer?

Services may include:

  • Initial case merit screening
  • Dental record, imaging, and treatment review
  • Standard-of-care analysis
  • Written expert reports and affidavits
  • Deposition testimony
  • Trial testimony
  • Consulting (non-testifying) expert services
Educational & Work History

Professional & Dental Background

Curriculum vitae available upon request.

  • Comprehensive dental implant provider
  • Clinical experience spanning diagnosis, surgery, prosthetics, and maintenance
  • International lecturing experience in implant treatment planning, execution, and complication management
  • Expert witness experience including case review, consulting opinions, and deposition testimony in matters progressing toward trial
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Please use the form below to submit confidential inquiries related to case review or expert witness services.

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The Stanley Dentistry badge, which consists of three horizontal lines. The top line is flat, the second is slightly curved, and the third is more curved. This represents the journey to finding your smile!