December 30th 2023.
Kathleen Wilson, a Minnesota woman, has filed a lawsuit against her dentist, Dr. Kevin Molldrem of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, claiming negligence and disfigurement due to the extensive dental work he conducted on her in a single visit in July 2020. According to the Star Tribune, Wilson's lawsuit, which was filed last week in the Hennepin County District Court, alleges that Dr. Molldrem provided unsafe anesthesia levels, falsified medical records, and failed to deliver appropriate care.
To further examine her medical records, Wilson's legal team enlisted the help of Dr. Avrum Goldstein, a Florida-based dentist. In a report dated November 14th, Goldstein identified a breach of duty of care, stating that while Molldrem made the correct diagnosis, the treatment quality was subpar. Dr. Goldstein explained, "Trying to fill every hole in every tooth in her mouth in one visit is not only the antithesis of what was indicated, it is not humanely possible to achieve in an effective or constructive manner." He also highlighted the challenge of maintaining adequate anesthesia during long appointments and noted that Molldrem administered 960 mg of anesthesia to Wilson, exceeding the maximum recommended dosage of 490 mg.
The medical records showed that Molldrem claimed to have administered eight tubes of dental anesthetic, but Goldstein found that the first dose alone was eight tubes, with a total of 15 administered throughout the visit. In 2022, Wilson sought evaluation and treatment at the University of Minnesota Dental School for recurrent decay and other damage.
The lawsuit against Dr. Molldrem asserts that beyond potential medical costs, Wilson has endured pain, embarrassment, disfigurement, and distress, and seeks damages of at least $50,000. Dr. Molldrem and his attorney, Nathaniel Weimer, have yet to respond to requests for comment. The lawsuit raises concerns about the quality and safety of dental procedures conducted in a single visit, prompting a call for accountability and patient safety in dental care practices.
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