In a gripping legal battle unfolding in Pinellas County, Florida, a plaintiff is seeking justice after alleging negligence by a dental practice and its lead dentist. Jamie Marie Conrad filed a complaint on December 12, 2024, against Belleair Oral Surgery & Implants PLLC and Dr. Ralph M. Eichstaedt, D.D.S., accusing them of failing to meet the professional standard of care during her dental treatment.

The lawsuit stems from a series of events beginning on July 26, 2022, when Conrad underwent oral surgery for the extraction of two wisdom teeth under the care of Dr. Eichstaedt at Belleair Oral Surgery. Following the procedure, Conrad experienced significant post-operative complications including swelling and pain that persisted over several weeks. Despite multiple follow-up visits where she reported these issues, Dr. Eichstaedt allegedly failed to conduct necessary diagnostic radiographs or refer her to specialists promptly.

According to the complaint, it wasn’t until September 22, 2022—nearly two months after the initial surgery—that a CT scan revealed a nondisplaced pathologic fracture in Conrad’s jaw. This discovery necessitated corrective surgery involving an incision through her neck to stabilize her jaw with plates and screws. The plaintiff argues that this severe outcome could have been avoided had proper medical protocols been followed earlier.

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