In 05 I had a crown put in and it broke in o7. I paid for another one for the
Same tooth and it broke a week later. They wouldn't return my calls. The problem
Is apparently for small claims court you have to do it with in 1 year of discovery
Or within 3 years which ever comes first. I'm with in the 3 year but not the 1 year.
I have a second opinion letter. I also have Multiple Sclerosis sodificult doing it anytime. Making matters even worse he has sold his practice but it's my understanding he's still responsible. There are other issues too like slapping when he gives a shot. I am only
Trying to get my money back. His wife has a practise down the street. I've contacted the Caifornia dental board and they're sending me a compaint form. Any suggestions?

Don't get your hopes up that the dental board will do anything. I had a dentist do much worse than that to me. I complained to the secretary of state's office. They did an investigation that dragged on for 18 months and then the board dismissed it and said the dentist had done nothing wrong. I didn't try the small claims court. That would have only covered a fraction of the damage to me. But I definitey should have tried it.

He closed his practice completely or did he move somewhere else? If he is practicing somewhere you should warn others about him by posting about it on ratemd or mybaddentist.com.

You can ask and see if they offer mediation with the state board. If not you can sue in small claims if under that level, if it is over that level, you can sue in regular court, ( will need an attorney but if the claim is that big it may be worth it)

If you ( or anyone) has real valid claims and they can be proven, you should have your day in court.

All you can do is complete the forms with as much information as possible including dates, conversations that took place and monies paid. It may take some time for the complaint process to be completed but if what you provide the licensing board proves defective dental treatment you should be compensated. Sometimes if you send a copy of what you send to the board to the dentist in question, he'll want to resolve things before his peers get involved.