Dialysis four times a week? She should have been preparing to meet her maker and be content with eating soft foods for the rest of her limited time on earth. Pride goes before a fall.

Plus a waste of money. She didn't have much time left.. Implants or no implants.

And her trip with her sisters would have been a bit of a hassle being as though she would have had to be in dialysis for 4 days, about 12-14 hours total, during those precious days with her family.

Exactly! So true.

Exactly. She’s too old for that.

She should've also stayed in Dallas until the all clear was given for her to fly. If it comes out in court that she pushed him to do that, or withheld any info, it might hurt their case. However if he went ahead and gave her those teeth in a rushed manner, with the knowledge she had failed kidneys and had sickle cell anemia, he'll never practice again. Not saying she couldn't, but if anything was off, and no other doctors knew her plans, then a lawsuit might get complicated.

This happened during covid right after lockdown? Probably also during the health system burnout and couldn't get a patients records or contacting physicians related to her health. Heartbreaking story at any rate, especially considering her age and health. God Bless the family and this situation as a whole. 😢

Well obviously this wasn't the case here. He knew the risk he was taking knowing her medical history. He just wanted the money quickly and wasn't willing to do due diligence. I hope he pays for it.

@ATl404sfinest your right some patients don't listen and want what they want but didn't she die after she left the office? Plus did she sign a disclaimer ?

and money. Such a waste of $40,000.00.

So true. Why did this same daughter not discourage her mom.

They shouldn't sue the dentist...it's not worthy it.

Yea I have a 82 year old grandmother. I’d strongly encourage her not to do something like this… being a traveling nurse myself ; suing people that wanted to help and I didn’t turn out as expected because it should have never happened is a little extreme. But that’s healthcare today . No one what’s to be accountable for their own actions. This is American where the blame game has always been

You are correct.

I feel like out of all the medical professionals dentists are the greediest ones

Yea my grandma is on dialysis and a host of other health problems she 73 I would never let her get this

​@@brimmedNot true.

The family should not let her have that her health was frail.

If she had renal failure, it's the family's fault for dragging her in there.

I know, I am shocked !

A miracle

Which is why the dentist should have declined? Tough one here.

Exactly 💯 they're just as much to blame! Who in their right mind with all those health problems and age would consider doing that procedure? SMH ISMT

As an Ex nurse she knew better, she could've went to her Doctors for a check-up and to get an ok but she didn't

Someone seeing a dentist!!!🙄 He knew about her health problems and didn't see a problem so why should SHE!!🙄​@@user-vn7hu5yz9p

Darwinism.

I agree, but some parents are just so strong willed and stubborn so what can you do?

@@catman999exactly!!!

True but that dentist should have known better

If the Mother was stubborn and the daughter was so against this she should have talked to the Dr and told him to back off. Her medical issues alone should have been reason enough. The daughter is at fault also

Any doctor willing to perform the surgery without medical clearance to do so is at fault. All would have been sued as well.

Same here I'm in need of e syensive dental work ,But would not rush into any type of surgery due to my heart condition and also severe sinus issue being put to sleep would also not be an option for me ,And even when I went they said theyd need clearance on my heart ,So it's not like the doctor didnt mention it,They absolutley did

She must have extensive health issues for her age

Amen!

Sad but true. It's got to a point I really dnt trust these doctor's of today. I missed my old doctor's whom hv retired. They really cared rather than cared more about the money. Now, today's doctor's and I don't mean all but for the ones I came across doesn't listen, have one track mind and about that mighty dollar. Sad.

@@71marshaI feel the exact same way!

@@blazee3895 💯💕

@@71marshasame story, especially with people struggling mental health like anxiety doctors are always downplay their physical health condition whenever went to consult their physical aspects of health

I’m a patient and I put that I smoke weed once a month and they bill my insurance 75$ for tobacco cessation. I don’t even smoke tobacco and I barely smoke weed. It’s all a scam.

Right on!!!

Well Said!! It's really sad, what happened to fam but Def true. Either way, both sides should of thought about every aspect of the situation. (I feel like, both at fault here)

Perfectly said. You have a lot of common sense. So many people don't anymore.

I know when l have any dental procedures done, I have to premedicate with antibiotics.

Dental assistant here as well. I agree! We will not touch a patient without medical clearance! Especially for geriatric patients. It’s so sad! 😢

Some do

My thoughts exactly🧐🤔

why they din't tell the doctor of her serious illnesses?

Many elderly are never accompanied by their family. At the hospital you’ll see it all the time. Sad, because many are confused and need help physically and with directions. Many times I would see the elderly wait all day in the lobby until a family member would pick them up.

@@lisad56 she was in her right mind ( had a vacation trip planned for after her surgery) and she was a registered nurse, she had the right to do as she pleases

​@@kathyharmon2093 True she might have been in good health for an 82 year old and good mind. She choose to do the surgery and she knew the risk as a nurse

Exactly 👍 I agree 💯 the dr. Should have known also. They are the professionals

The patient and her daughter should have done their due diligence and consulted with her doctor before undergoing elective surgery. You cant depend on others to do what you can do for yourself.

How is the dentist negligent because this lady CHOSE to travel a long distance to his office?!

He was the professional, but many of them only care about how much they can get from their patient, don't not care of putting a patient at risk of losing her life or having a really bad outcome. A patient medical history should give a Dr a very good idea if the person is a good candidate for a procedure or not.

@@bettysmith4527Because he’s supposed to be a licensed professional and should’ve known better. She wasn’t the doctor. 🙄

Glad you had the integrity to say nope not working here.

Thank you for having morals

Same here, I quit 2 jobs due to a lot of fraud and really bad standard of care, once worked in an office where they hired a dentist who was an alcoholic an was drinking alcohol while doing dental work,

Hope you did your civic duty and reported the clinic to the correct authorities.

Cool fake story bottom, can't say it youtube is lame now XD You sound like a typical word that gets into basic medical care now and acts like you have years of experience XD I wouldn't want you treating me

Not sure about calling the daughter irresponsible. Everyone knows the elderly are at higher risk under anesthesia, but people usually tend to trust the doctor in charge. I don't agree with the lawsuit because they ruled her death as a pulmonary embolism as a result of the long road trip home.

Getting cosmetic surgery at 82. Hopefully these dummies dont get a dime.

And get a second opinion. Even Google easily reveals why this case was high risk. In my case I preferred a bridge, but the adjacent tooth wasn't a good candidate to support it.

dental implants at 82 with predetermined health issues. As a non medical person that sounds scary.

​@@yvettekinchking8838Not scary enough for the doctor apparently.🤷🏽‍♀️

That's the family responsibly.

My Dr. won't touch me if any numbers are off!!!!

Exactly.

Depends on what type of dialysis, some do it at home

What happened to her was related to her long traveling and her SICKLE Cell disease more than likely and zero to do with the actual dental procedure!

The dental surgery may not have actually contributed to her demise since she had other serious health issues.

Attend another center but you typically have to schedule it weeks in advance

You can go on Dialysis ANYwhere ...

@@Carolyn-vh4nz instead of accepting that maybe you should address your periodontal disease and reverse it

​@@kathyharmon2093can they reverse periodontal disease? I'm old and the last i heard they could treat it but not cure it. Now that eas years ago. I didn't know they could reverse it!

​@@ezerlenewatkins9644 I believe it depends on what stage it is in. Once it gets to stage 4 it can't be reversed

@katyharmon2093 A person can't grow new teeth. A bridge will last anywhere from 5-15 years on average and the younger you get one, the greater the chance you'll lose the supporting teeth for the bridge and need dentures or implants.

Dude. Stop victim blaming.

Implants in her mouth she was a brave lady

⁠everything isn't 'victim blaming'. This is common sense!.

@@jazzyj6640this ain’t victim blaming, she had no common sense

​@anakinskywalker336 😂 she's 82 🤡, they don't typically have the mental capacity to think logically like that. She may have even had slight dementia. This in my opinion is more on the grown kids. I wouldn't have let them drill all in my mamas mouth. This is 94% on doctor. This ninja should have pulled her medical history especially considering her age. He was callous and unprofessional.

82 years old and we don't know if she had any diseases!

​@@jazzyj6640This tv article states she has sycle (sp?) cell n End stage renal disease plus was getting dialysis FOUR TIMES a week. She was SICK . Pay attention.

That is NOT THE PATIENTS DUTY! THE PHYSICIAN IS SUPPOSED TO GET MEDICAL CLEARANCE. HER PRIOR PROFESSION HAS NO OBLIGATION TO DETERMINE HER STATE OF CARE -----THE DOCTOR DOES.​@@alphaomega5909

@@alphaomega5909 neurological diseases.

​@@alphaomega5909Sickle Cell, but yes- YOU were listening, while the person you responded to obviously wasn't.

@SUrN2012 not all dentist are great to there worl had went to dentist person gave me too much.some ppl end up having reaction to such 😮.of course some ppl are not gonn know .is like buying product of something but not knowing how u gonna react to😮allergic to to o it was not what u expected .understand everyone everybody body as person react different .u being what u are u had had someone somebody tell u its not for them .😮some do react differently

Victim blaming! You don't know WHAT this idiot told and advised her re: clearance. How dare you. I'm sure you wouldn't someone blaming your mom for her own death.

@@Longislandprincess444 don't know what ur talking of what who ..I don't think u understand make sense what u talk I'm talking of myself stupid what ur damn is with ur pic

How she should have known better. The freaking provider should have known better. Some of you provider are money hungry and only care about your own pockets. I've noticed that provider aren't nothing like they use to be. Shame on you

​@@Longislandprincess444 exactly

I believe you! I had such a horrible experience and was taken advantage of. That goon ruined my mouth! It's such a long story! I never went back, and still trying to get him reported!!! No wonder people stay away until the teeth begin to give them systemic health issues!!! I'm NOT playing around this time!! I'm tired of dental quacks!!

@@_smurfitudeSo sorry you had an awful experience. It’s a blessing you made it out alive. Please report him!

The family didn’t “ push” her into it, she had her right mind and was a registered nurse so she knew the risks, may she RIP

The daughter said they tried to talk her out of it. The mother wanted it. As someone who wears partials, I understand completely how she felt, they can be difficult to adjust too. But I have heard too many bad stories about implants so that was not my choice.

Yeah cause most all are 3xs. She was stage 4

And the woman who passed was a nurse 😢so she should have understood the risks

Are you ears dirty or what didn't you hear when the woman said her family told the dentist before but he went ahead with the surgery anywhere

@marilynwillett804 bruh did u even watch the vid properly

As a nurse in my late 60’s still working at 82 if in her right mind( and she had a trip planned afterwards so sounds like she knew what she was doing) her family doesn’t have any say in what she does, people don’t lose their ability to make their own decisions based on age. As long as her mind was ok she was still in charge

I can't help but wonder if they (her family) put as much energy into looking at the risks for their mother to get this major surgery as they are with carrying out a lawsuit and talking to the media. If anything, this could be an opportunity to inform others about the risks and complications their loved ones could face if they have a lot of health issues and/ or are up there in age when wanting to undergo a surgery such as this one. I see so many people seemingly caring more for/ about their loved ones in death than they actively did while they were living. I realize it's difficult to lose someone you love, and depending on the situation, certain ppl want to point fingers and blame others for their death. It makes me wonder if they're mad at themselves for not doing more to try to stop her from going through with the surgery... This woman was obviously old enough to make up her own mind and may not have listened to her loved ones. She looked fabulous, and I can see her being as independent as possible (I'm still shocked she could even consider doing this while going through dialysis!) In my non-professional opinion I think she should've known the risks. I'm not saying the dentist doesn't have anything to be accountable for, either. In my mind, the fault falls on both sides.

⁠​⁠@@JustJ-Methe victim blaming is ridiculous… she clearly listed her PMH it’s the doctors fault for not doing the due diligence and he has been reprimanded before for the same reason 1:18 .. how are you victim blamers missing that part . I’m a nurse and there are different stages of sickle cell disease … 3:18 the daughter says they knew she was on dialysis … there are 80 year old that have heart surgery of course she can have dental surgery !!

@@JustJ-Meshe listed her medical problems 1:52 try listening and not blaming the victim that paid 40,000 dollars 1:58 despite knowing that the dentist went ahead with the procedure !! Listen n stop victim blaming !!!

@Amor09876 I also believe the "dentist' (using that in quotes bc I don't believe he even deserves that title, btw) is at fault. Holy hell!

@Amor09876 Yes, they went ahead with the procedures without consulting those who's care she was under. Does that satisfy you?!

Exactly

Bacteremia from mouth infections can damage pulmonary and other vascular endothelium and promote platelet adherence and thrombosis. It is definitely a related consequence and the risks are increased with renal failure.

Did you miss the part he didn’t get clearance from her doctors? Also that he has a negligent past with other patients. Yes ma’am it is his fault he should not have been still practicing dentistry if he cannot adhere to medical law. He bypassed medical requirements and it caused her death

@@ATAplayalldayEXACTLY!

He needed permission from her doctors to perform the procedure. He should have used bettter judgement and decided not to take such a big risk. This could end his career forever.

Yes, my doctor wouldn't do anything but a filling till I got the all clear, when I had a recent health scare.

I'm curious: What about the antidepressants/ psych meds would make them not want to take the risk? What are the risks? I've been on and off psych meds/antidepressants throughout my life but have never had a dentist raise any concern other than a side effect that (if I recall correctly) Depakote had on a tiny part of my gum. *effect on my gum

​@@JustJ-Methat comment also made zero sense to me. It seems like trying to get work done and taken care of your dental hygiene wouldn't be something a crazy person would do and regardless would have zero effect on the personal outcome of their craziness. If somebody gets a filling done and then they blow their brains out a week later how is that the dentist fault??

@hankwilliams-hx9ww I don't see it being the dentist's fault if that was to happen. I've had all sorts of work done both on & off those type of medications, and if anything, taking care of dental hygiene/ health has had a positive impact on me.

@@JustJ-Me I was agreeing with your comment. Please read it again

Maybe it was just her time to die. Now the family sees a chance to get some money. Its not the dentists fault she had a long ride home.

YES!!

@AnnMitt yes BUT people on dialysis are more susceptible to blood clots.

She should have planned to stay there, continue her treatments and travel when she's about healed! She was doing too much in such a short period of time!

@@_smurfitudeDefinitely doing WAY too much especially at her age and medical conditions! Especially when she was already SHARP!!! Who's looking at her teeth dentures or implants at her age!!!! We CANT have it ALL especially when we lived that long!!! May she RIP!!!🙏🏽

I was thinking the same thing. What am I missing? Sounds like it was NOT the actual procedure that killed her. She developed a blood clot that they are saying is related to the travel. She also had a trip planned for after the procedure. Sounds like she would not be a good candidate for any type of travel.

Oh I believe it . I had the Pfizer vaccine twice and now I'm getting heart racing none stop . I don't do drugs ,smoke or alcohol and had no fast heart racing problems before. My heart doctor keeps saying it's stress but 214 is to fast never happened tell vaccine. I'm 34 so I guess I'm not too young for strokes

Even without the vaccine, if one has had Covid they're at risk, even a mild case of Covid puts you at risk of stroke and heart issues! Most are diagnosed months to a year later after being infected with Covid!

oh my bad decision @@cynthg9547

Of course, it won't be reported if she had the vaccine.

No they are not looking for a pay day he literally was reprimanded for the same thing a couple years ago !!! Stop blaming the victim blame the incompetent dentist who took her 40,000 dollars

@@Amor09876 yes, yes they are.

Yes!! Many just want the money!! Medicaid recipients really have a hard time!! They ruin these kid's mouths, until they're too old for Medicaid, then they find more kids to take advantage of Medicaid dental insurance! They're not dentists, they're money hungry goons!!! @@Viper42104

OMG!

And on dialysis 4 times a week!

The doctor could have denied her that surgery.......................... But he didn't !!!!

he was not aware of her illnesses. she never let it be known. @@dimasbeltran866

@@marilynwillett804 I wonder if he asked her of any serious illnesses !!! It was his job if nothing else to ask !!! He needs to be sued anyways !!!

She was a registered nurse in her right mind so her decision

It's not negligence. The family demanded implants.

@@kathyharmon2093 Ma’am doctors take oaths and have guidelines that they are suppose to adhere to. This dentist ignored his obligation and oath for a dollar. Please sit down.

@@mariatorres9789 I demand a million dollars. Do u think he will give it to me just bc I am a bank teller? 🙄

@citizencoy4393 He's not a doctor, he's a dentist. They had an obligation to get any proper approval in advance. I have heart problems, & have to get the ok just for a teeth cleaning. It's MY responsibility to let docs & dentists know. In fact, I just had hernia surgery, didn't pass the dobutimine test, & had to sign extra papers agreeing that if I die, it's not their fault. Took me months to get the surgery, & they had a special anesthesiologist & entire team in the hospital, NOT an out patient like everyone else would be. She had RENAL failure, & had no business pressing for an elective surgery.

She should tell dentist about her health .

A1C

the dentist is 100% at fault …he took 40k from the victim … many 80 year olds have open heart surgery with ESRN … she should b able to live after dental surgery despite having ESRD which they were aware of . 1:12 he was reprimanded 3 years earlier for the same thing 1:25 he failed to end a procedure after noticing the anesthesia provided was incompetent 2:00 the doctor went ahead with the procedure knowing her past medical history 2:40 he failed to get clearance after she paid 40k he was clearly greedy 3:15 state board said he violated the minimum standard of care and he should have reccomened that she have the procedure in the hospital because of her age but he was a greedy dentist !! The only thing the beautiful lady did wrong was trust the dentist … the family is not doing a money grab as the lady had 40k to spend on her teeth !!

Vanity🤷‍♀️

Yeah, I'm with you. Maintain the natural teeth as long as possible to avoid bone loss. After that, I've got a blender.

And the doctor shouldn't have done it either !!!

I think that too . But then again there's people that die because of someone else , or whatever else . Like Hezekiah in the bible .

or through their own neglect. @@robingibson5445

The only thing I'm worried about is leaving my son who only has me . 😢

There is only two choices we all have; Heaven bound or Hell bound and I will tell you according to God's Holy Word, hell is not the "new adventure" you want!!!!!!! JESUS SAVES SOULS!!!!!!!!!!!

@@vanessadobbins2963Amen

You don’t understand medicine AT ALL. this wasn’t the best decision for the patient to sign up for this procedure but as a medical professional him TAKING her as a patient was WRONG. This could’ve been avoided if it wasn’t a negligent $ grab …

@@BeautybyKelli how would an understanding of medicine make a difference at all knowing what is right for a patient when you don't even know them or their particular case? You are grasping at straws. I am making a generalization that sometimes s*** happens and it's not caused by some other simultaneous s*** that also happened. Tranquilo senior

True but the Doctor wasn’t suppose to do the surgery due to her health issues! Malpractice