Can I file a Complaint with the Dental Board?

I'm Scott Kuboff, a dental injury lawyer with the law firm of Ibold & O'Brien. I investigate and prosecute dental claims on behalf of clients who were seriously injured following a dental procedure.

When a dental procedure does not go as planned, it is reasonable for people to be upset about it and want to seek out justice. One common question I get is whether it's appropriate for them to file a complaint with the dental board. Of course, you can file a complaint with the dental board.

Here is a link to do so: https://dental.ohio.gov/Portals/0/Enforcement/Complaint%20Information%20and%20Form.pdf?ver=2020-01-31-113745-613×tamp=1580488731035

If you file a complaint with the dental board it's important to know that there are some areas that board will investigate and there are other areas that the board has no authority to investigate. Areas that the dental board can investigate is:
• Improper administration of drugs
• Minimum standard of care issues
• Instances of fraud, misrepresentation, or deception
• If a dental provider is either unlicensed or permitting his or her assistant to perform work which they are not licensed to do
• Instances of impairment – if the dental provider appears to be under the effects of drugs or alcohol

While common concerns, the dental board lacks authority to investigate:
• Billing issues and fee disputes
• Whether a particular procedure is covered under insurance
• HIPAA violations
• If the doctor is rude, unprofessional, or otherwise has a bad bedside manner

If you have a question about a dental claim, feel free to reach out. You can call me at 440-285-3511 or you can send me an email to scott@iboldobrien.com. And be sure to subscribe to this channel so you can be kept in the loop on Ohio laws.

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