Dental Expert Witness Services

About Alan R. Stein DDS

Join the law firms, dental practitioners, and patients who have successfully relied on Dr. Stein’s expertise to uphold their legal rights. When you need to build a strong case, put yourself in good hands with one of the most reputable dentists in Southern California.

Alan R. Stein, D.D.S. received his dental degree from the University of Southern California School of Dentistry. In addition to being an expert witness in dental malpractice litigation, he maintains an active private general practice with an emphasis on Cosmetic, Implant, Restorative and Dental Medicine.

Dr. Stein has a long history of providing expert testimony in dental malpractice litigation. He is the ADA Dental Accreditation Commissioner and has been Chair of the CDA Ethics Task Force, Chair of the CDA Judicial Council, Member of the ADA Council on Ethics, By-Laws and Judicial Affairs, Member of the CDA Governance Oversight Taks Force and more. He co-created the Code of Ethics for the California Dental Association.

Dr. Stein is one of the few qualified dentists who provides expert testimonial work for legal cases in Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley. Dr. Stein works exclusively with attorneys and law offices specializing in personal injury and dental malpractice.

Professional Positions Held

Commissioner on Dental Accreditation, American Dental Association
Delegate, American Dental Association
Clinical Professor, Division of Diagnostic Sciences, University of Southern California School of Dentistry
Delegate, American Dental Association
Member, Council on Ethics, By-Laws and Judicial Affairs, American Dental Association
Trustee, California Dental Association
Member, Governance Oversight Task Force, California Dental Association
Chair, Judicial Council, California Dental Association
Chair, Ethics Task Force, California Dental Association
Delegate, California Dental Association
Member, Task Force on Auxiliary retention and recruitment, California Dental Association
Media Spokesperson, California Dental Association
President, San Fernando Valley Dental Society
Member, Peer Review Committee, San Fernando Valley Dental Society
Chairman, Media Relations Committee, San Fernando Valley Dental Society
Member, long-range Planning Committee, San Fernando Valley Dental Society
Member, Ad Hoc Committee on retention and recruitment, San Fernando Valley Dental Society
Member, Board of Directors, San Fernando Valley Dental Society
Member of Community Advisory Board, El Camino R.O.P. Dental Assisting Program
Member of Community Advisory Board, North Valley Occupational Center
Registered Dental Assisting Program
Member, Sjogrens Society
Member of Irving Gold Foil Study Club

Hospital Appointments and Honors

Chief of Dentistry, Northridge Hospital Medical Center
Member of Medical Executive Committee, Northridge Hospital Medical Center
Emergency Room Dentist, Northridge Hospital Medical Center
Member of Head and Neck Oncology and Voice Preservation Workshop, Northridge Hospital Medical Center
Director of Continuing Dental Education, Northridge Hospital Medical Center
Director of Northridge Hospital Multi-disciplinary study club, Northridge
Medical Center
Past Facility Dentist, Valley View Retirement Home, Van Nuys, California
Fellow, International College of Dentists (for extraordinary contribution to the profession of dentistry)
Fellow, Pierre Fauchard Academy (for extraordinary contribution to the profession of dentistry)
Fellow, American College of Dentists (for leadership and meritorious achievement)
Recipient, Editorial of the Year, California Dental Association
LA Magazine Super Dentist
LA Magazine Top Dentist
Daily News, Best Dentist in the San Fernando Valley
Healthbeat Magazine, Best Dentist in the San Fernando Valley
Patients Choice Top Dentist

Services

Pre-case Attorney Consultation

Success in legal action is built well before a case reaches a courtroom. Dr. Stein can evaluate the strength of a potential claim as well as provide guidance on the issues and evidence needed to build a strong case.

Expert Witness Opinion

Pre-case Attorney Consultation

Dr. Stein will review the evidence and records in the case to provide you with an impartial opinion. His expertise to render qualified opinions in all areas of dentistry from general care to complex restorative and cosmetic procedures.

Witness Report

In-person Testimony

After reviewing the information provided for a case, Dr. Stein will prepare an unsigned expert witness report for use in mediation or litigation.

In-person Testimony

Dr. Stein will provide testimony in a deposition or at trial as needed to support your case.