How do i find out if a dentist has a bad reputation in patient care?what site do i check?

a certain DDS extracted a tooth from my girlfriend and was not kind or considerate in the manner in which he performed it. She shook uncontrollably for about 10 min after she came out of his office. I'm wanting to pursue this but not sure how to continue. I need to find out if this DDS has a prior history of mistreating patients.

How do i find out if a dentist has a bad reputation in patient care?what site do i check?
i think its the AMA american medical association
Reply:Try "dentist near (your town) Usually there is information about the dentists professional ability.
Reply:your local BBB better business bureau
Reply:You just want a bad dentist, or a good one too on the same list?


I'd seek such an info.
Reply:Unfortunately, being rude or inconsiderate (short of harassment or battery) is not negligence, and unless he did something demonstrably unprofessional there probably isn't much you can do.


Of course, if this is his normal manner, and unless he's the only dentist in town he may soon find himself without patients!


No one wants to be treated rudely. Sometimes a direct approach is best--write a letter of complaint to the dentist. Everyone has a bad day now and then, and while this is no excuse you may get information that may make his behavior easier to understand.


You might also write a letter to the local dental society (if he is a member), and they may have someone intervene. Many local dental societies maintain what is called a "peer review committee" and if parties submit to it they can sometimes bring action against the dentist.


It is possible I am wrong and something in the interaction with the dentist is actionable, but I would need more information about just what happened to know that.





Steve Bornfeld, DDS
Reply:At www.ratemds.com you can see what other patients have to say about dr's in your area. You can enter your own rating here as well.
Reply:You can also check with your state's board of education, since that's where the dentist's license is from. Any formal complaints/lawsuits, etc. are public knowledge... and will be found on that site.





Note, though: the shaking could have been from the epi used in the anesthetic, but it shouldn't affect his chairside manner...





Good luck to you.