Iowa dental malpractice expert witnesses assess whether dental care met accepted standards across clinics and hospital-based practices. They are often dentists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, periodontists, endodontists, and dental anesthesiologists with experience in Iowa’s community practices and University of Iowa Health Care referrals. They evaluate diagnosis, treatment planning, informed consent, anesthesia safety, and complications from extractions, implants, and endodontic therapy.