A false claim that I operated on the wrong tooth
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What was posted
A review asserted as fact that I had "operated on the wrong tooth," a specific and false clinical claim.
What actually happened
I know exactly what was done and why, but correcting it publicly would disclose the patient's care, which I will not do.
Impact
On a site built to compare surgeons, one false claim outweighs a clean record, and I saw consults hesitate.
Steps taken
I took documentation to counsel, who warned a rebuttal risked disclosing protected details.