As of Dec 2022: I have been deposed over 100 times; reviewed over 975 cases for both defense and plaintiff including peer review, accidents, and malpractice. 52% defense / 48% plaintiff. I have qualified in Superior Court over 70 times and have never been disqualified on the stand or prior to trial. At least 95% of my time is spent in patient care.
I can be counted on to be ethical, competent, prepared, and analytical as well as articulate and persuasive at depositions and court appearances. As of Nov 2022, there are over 265 published articles, write ups and lectures in print, radio, and TV. (http://www.expertwitness.dental/)
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I hold two current professorships: UCLA School of Dentistry (Volunteer) & NYU College of Dentistry. Licensed in 42 states to opine on the standard of care, with specific licenses in California, Nevada, New Mexico and the Northeast as well as a Florida Expert Certification. Graduated NYU 1988; GPR Residency NYU 1989, Lieutenant, United States Navy 1989- 1991; private practice Brentwood, CA since 1991 – serving over 15,000 patients on a fee-for-service basis.

Founder of the non-profit “Homeless Not Toothless” (www.homelessnottoothless.org), which has made it possible for over 113,000 homeless Veterans, women of domestic abuse and foster children to receive over $8 million in pro-bono dental care.

Member:
American Academy of Cosmetic Orthodontics: 2013-present, ADA since 1991
Peer Review Committee ADA 1995-2009,
American Legion
Medical Disciplinary Committee Delta Dental 2000-present; Veteran Administration QME examiner 2019-present