
The Dr. Phil Klein Dental Podcast · 2026-06-04 · 40 min
How prepared is your practice to defend against a malpractice claim, and what daily documentation habits could save your career? Dr. Marc Goldman brings decades of expertise as a board-licensed periodontist, founder of a premier periodontal practice in Millburn, New Jersey, and instructor in the general practice residency program at Beth Israel Hospital in Newark. His extensive experience as a malpractice consultant provides unique insights into the vulnerabilities that lead to dental lawsuits and the protective measures every practitioner should implement. This comprehensive discussion examines the most common malpractice triggers in dentistry, with particular focus on periodontal disease diagnosis and documentation failures. Dr. Goldman shares real cases from his consulting work, revealing how seemingly minor oversights in medical history review, treatment planning documentation, and patient communication can escalate into costly legal battles. The conversation addresses practical strategies for risk reduction while maintaining quality patient care.
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