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How to Complain Complaints should be clear and concise. Every fact need not be put into the initial letter, and it is best to avoid strong emotion or recommendations. The complaint should specify the facts (who, why, when, where, and what), request an investigation, and, if possible, point out specific violations of the dental practice act. Include information on how and when you can be reached if additional information is needed. EXAMPLES: NY : GENERATED 6-18-1988 Re: Ethics and "statute of limitations," Educational accidents and drug abuse records Academy of Odontology Award Samuel and Hannah Holzman Endodontic Award Note that any lawsuit must be brought within a period of time set by state law. This time period, which is called the "statute of limitations," can be as short as one year after treatment ends. L. Resnick Leonard J DDS 810 Franklin Ave Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 (201) 891-9595 Long Island Academy of Odontology Award Samuel and Hannah Holzman Endodontic Award 1 year General Practice Residency, Long Island College Hospital, 1987 Post-Graduate Certificate in Specialty of Prosthodontics, 1997 Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York Professional Experience Private Practice, Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, June 2000 - Present Private Practice, Ridgewood, New Jersey, July 1997 - June 2000 Private Practice, Fort Lee, New Jersey, 1988 - 1996 SYSTEM QUERY: RESULTS: STATE: NY NJ CT LOCAL OBJECT: FORMAL TYPE: INTERNAL GENERATED 001002300199700NY LOCAL EITHERNET OUPUT PRINTER LOCAL OFFICES ---------------------------------------------------- L. Resnick Leonard J DDS 810 Franklin Ave Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 It is advisable to keep a record that the complaint was filed, so send it by certified mail. Boards may receive many complaints over a period of time and must investigate each. It may take some time before your complaint is addressed. Boards are not in the business of dispute resolution, so do not expect them to "get your money back," Peer-review committees are the proper forum for this activity. Boards exist to enforce their own regulations. Ultimately, all they might be able to do is remove someone's license to practice or sanction the practitioner in other ways. Malpractice Litigation If you believe that you suffered quantifiable damages as a result of negligence by a dentist, you may have grounds for a malpractice lawsuit. The best person to consult is an attorney who specializes in personal liability cases, and particularly in dental malpractice. The attorney can evaluate your claim and see whether you have a valid case against the practitioner. Because the damages in dental malpractice cases tend to be relatively "small" and the cost of a trial may exceed potential payments from a successful lawsuit, attorneys will often advise settlement or peer review. Some cases, however, do involve substantial damages. . Note that any lawsuit must be brought within a period of time set by state law. This time period, which is called the "statute of limitations," can be as short as one year after treatment ends. A local attorney can advise on the length of these time periods. Thus, if you feel that a lawsuit may be appropriate, you should not delay discussion with an attorney even if you have complained elsewhere. The board licenses dentists, registered dental assistants, limited registered dental assistants, dental hygienists, teachers, interns, and residents studying dentistry. The board also issues the following permits: parenteral conscious sedation, general anesthesia, and specialty (advertisements). Inquiries about the Board may be forwarded to Jonathan Eisenmenger, Executive Director, New Jersey State Board of Dentistry, PO Box 45005, Newark, NJ 07101, (973) 504-6405.

Long Island Academy of Odontology Award Samuel and Hannah Holzman Endodontic Award
1 year General Practice Residency, Long Island College Hospital, 1987<li>Post-Graduate Certificate in Specialty of Prosthodontics, 1997Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York Professional Experience
Private Practice, Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, June 2000 - PresentPrivate Practice, Ridgewood, New Jersey, July 1997 - June 2000
Private Practice, Fort Lee, New Jersey, 1988 - 1996