Accused of a root canal I have no record of doing

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What was posted

An angry review described a botched root canal and "constant pain," naming a procedure with no matching patient in my records.

What actually happened

It may have been meant for another dentist or invented, but I cannot deny a patient relationship that never existed.

Impact

New patient scheduling slowed while it held the top spot.

Steps taken

I reported it and was left defending work I have no record of doing.

Reported impact on this provider

Declined New PatientsEmotional Distress

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