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Woman sues dentist over visit she says included 4 root canals, 8 crowns, 20 fillings (www.cnn.com)

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A Minnesota woman has filed a malpractice lawsuit claiming she was left disfigured after her Eden Prairie dentist performed more than 30 procedures during a single appointment.

In a civil lawsuit filed last week against Dr. Kevin Molldrem and Molldrem Family Dentistry in Hennepin County District Court, Kathleen Wilson claimed she had to go to other dentists to fix Molldrem’s “negligent work,” which has caused her “significant injuries,” according to the complaint.

Wilson alleges that Molldrem performed eight crowns, four root canals and 20 fillings in a single visit in July 2020.

According to the lawsuit, Molldrem also provided Wilson with anesthesia “well in excess of (the) recommended dosage” and engaged in “falsifying medical records” regarding the amount of anesthetic administered.

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[–] Potatos_are_not_friends@lemmy.world 25 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Had this experience too, not to this extent.

Literally said I needed a bunch of procedures. I got the list, went to another dentist, who gave me a whole separate list of things. Few of the things lined up. And was already paying $200-400 just for the initial exam.

Feeling confused and frustrated that I already spent $500 and not get any help, I ignored it for a few more years and then went to a third dentist, who was focused more on preventive care, took care of me.

Dentists who don't want to see you more than once a year are the good ones. The red flags are ones who suggest payment plans during your procedure.