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

Three others reported Emotional Distress

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He Refused the ER—and His Family Believed We Sent Him Home

Pt with chief concern of urinary retention. He had obvious evidence of head trauma on exam (abrasions and a black eye if I recall…

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Hate Symbols, Threats, and a Restraining Order

There was no demonic events during hospitalization.

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She Requested an Unnecessary Exam. I Couldn’t Explain Why I Refused.

The patient requested an exam that was not appropriate for her age. I declined to perform the exam she requested.

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