A woman in the United States is taking legal action against her dentist for allegedly performing an excessive number of dental procedures during a single visit. According to a report in the New York Post, Kathleen Wilson from Minneapolis has filed a lawsuit against Dr Kevin Molldrem of Molldrem Family Dentistry after he reportedly carried out eight dental crowns, four root canals, and 20 fillings in July 2020. Wilson claims that the treatment left her disfigured and in severe pain, resulting in her seeking at least $50,000 in damages.
In her lawsuit, Wilson alleges that Dr Molldrem exceeded the recommended dosage of anesthesia and falsified her medical records to conceal this fact. To address the issue, she sought treatment from other dentists, who were required to rectify the damage caused. Dr Avrum Goldstein of Florida, hired by Wilson’s legal team to examine the medical documents, concluded that while Dr Molldrem’s diagnosis of extensive tooth decay was accurate, his treatment approach violated the duty of care. Dr Goldstein stated that attempting to address all the dental issues in a single visit was neither appropriate nor feasible, describing it as “the antithesis of what was indicated.” He further emphasized that the dentist failed to consider the patient’s susceptibility to illness and the potential consequences of losing her teeth. Additionally, Dr Molldrem was accused of administering an excessive amount of anesthesia, with Wilson allegedly receiving 960 milligrams, more than double the permitted dosage for a long session (490 milligrams).
The lawsuit also mentions that Wilson received appropriate treatment for her dental issues from the University of Minnesota Dental School in 2022, aimed at stabilizing her oral health.
The case is currently awaiting further developments and responses.
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