Dental Representation From Experienced Attorneys In Michigan

Your dental license is the foundation of your career. An investigation, patient complaint or malpractice allegation instantly puts that license and your reputation at risk.

At Ottenwess Law, our experienced legal team understands Michigan dental laws, regulations and liability. We can provide the immediate, strategic defense you need to protect your professional license and livelihood.

What Could Put Your License At Risk?

There are many issues that may lead to investigations. Understanding these is the first step in effective defense. Your dental license is most vulnerable to allegations involving:

• Medicaid billing violations: Billing mistakes like upcoding or claiming for services you didn’t perform can lead to serious fraud charges.
• Private insurance and patient billing violations: Charging too much, sharing patient fees improperly or lying to insurance companies or patients about services can lead to fraud charges and license review.
• Medical malpractice: These are claims alleging that your dental health services fell below the accepted standard of care, resulting in patient injury.
• Poor documentation practices: Failing to keep your dental patient records complete and accurate can lead to disciplinary actions.
• Improper prescription medications: You could lose your license for improperly prescribing medications or for failing to follow the rules of Michigan’s prescription monitoring program (MAPS).

Any of these issues, whether arising from an audit, a patient complaint or an insurance review, can quickly escalate into a formal administrative complaint.

How We Can Help Dental Health Professionals

We provide comprehensive defense tailored for all dental professionals, from surgeons to hygienists. This includes medical malpractice defense, where we work with trusted witnesses and manage all litigation through trial.

Our services also cover billing and audit defense to fight fraud allegations. We also offer risk mitigation and compliance counseling to prevent future disciplinary actions.

Questions Clients Are Asking About Dental Representation In Michigan

When facing an investigation or a malpractice claim, dental professionals are often filled with questions about their careers. We answer some of these questions below:

When should I talk to a dental license attorney?

You should contact a dental license attorney immediately upon receiving any notice of an audit or a formal complaint. 

Can I continue practicing while a malpractice claim is pending?

You can continue working as long as the Michigan Board of Dentistry does not suspend your license.

What impact can a malpractice claim have on my professional license?

A lawsuit over malpractice won’t instantly cost you your license. That said, losing that lawsuit could trigger a separate investigation by the Board of Dentistry. This might result in limits on or a suspension of your license.

These are critical questions whose answers significantly influence your strategic defense.

Call Our Medical Malpractice Defense Lawyers Today For Dental Representation

Facing a professional liability claim or licensing investigation demands immediate legal help. Our experienced Michigan attorneys are prepared to defend your license and reputation. Call Ottenwess Law at 313-965-2121 or set up an appointment through our website.