Oral and maxillofacial surgery covers the diagnosis and surgical treatment of conditions affecting the mouth, jaws, face and neck. For example, this may include facial fractures, jaw injuries, impacted teeth, jaw cysts and tumours, TMJ disorders, salivary gland disease and head and neck cancer. McCollum Consultants provides independent oral and maxillofacial surgery expert witnesses for clinical negligence, personal injury and other medico-legal matters. Depending on the case and the expert's experience, opinion may cover diagnosis, scans, consent, treatment choice, surgery, nerve injury and complications. In addition, an expert may comment on causation, condition, prognosis and future treatment.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Expert Witness FAQs
What types of cases can an oral and maxillofacial surgery expert witness assist with?
Cases may involve facial or jaw fractures, impacted teeth, nerve injuries, TMJ disorders, salivary gland disease or jaw cysts and tumours. In addition, some experts cover head and neck cancer or reconstructive surgery. The right expert will depend on the clinical issues involved.
What medico-legal issues can an oral and maxillofacial surgeon expert witness address?
Depending on their expertise, a surgeon may comment on diagnosis, scans, consent, treatment choice, surgery, nerve injury, complications and follow-up care. In addition, opinion may address standard of care and breach of duty. Where appropriate, it may also cover causation, condition or prognosis.
How do I find the right oral and maxillofacial surgery expert witness?
Send McCollum Consultants a brief case summary and the main clinical issues requiring opinion. We can then help identify a specialist whose oral and maxillofacial experience is appropriate to the instruction.
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