Dentistry: Post-Traumatic Expert Witnesses: 6

Dr. Phillip R. Devore actively practices dentistry in Las Vegas and he is an expert witness, case planner and evaluator to the legal profession, particularly in regard to professional liability matters. He offers advice on case viability and strategic planning for depositions and trial, and testifies in affidavits, depositions and at trial. In the last 40 years, he has testified hundreds of times in numerous states prevailing in the vast majority of his cases.

Dr. Devore graduated from UCLA in 1980, lectured there part-time for 18 years, and lectured and consulted in over thirty states, attending 1,800 dental offices. He also taught at UNLV School of Dental Medicine as a full-time Associate Professor of Clinical Sciences where he chaired the business classroom courses and was the Director of the Faculty Group Practice  in addition to his other faculty duties.

Areas of Expertise:

• Aesthetic Dentistry
• Cosmetic & Restorative Dentistry
• Dental Care Analysis
• Dental Implants
• Dentistry / Odontology
• General Dentistry

Associations & Memberships

• American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
• Las Vegas Dentist Member of American Academy of Cosemetic Dentistry
• American Dental Association
• Nevada Dental Association
• Southern Nevada Dental Association
• Academy of General Dentistry
• Pierre Fauchard Fellow

Harry I. Aronowitz, DMD, is a Board Certified Orthodontist who has been in private practice in Beverly Hills,and West Hollywood California for over 30 years. He is Clinical Professor of Orthodontics at the University of Southern California in the Graduate Department of Orthodontics where he helps train future orthodontists. Licensed in California and New York, Dr. Aronowitz has experience as a Former Chief of Dental, Oral-Maxillofacial Surgery Section at the Beverly Hills Medical Center and served as Chairman of the Orthodontic Peer-Review for the Los Angeles Dental Society. Dr. Aronowitz is a Diplomate The American Board of Orthodontics anda current member of Orthodontic Peer Review for the Los Angeles Dental Society. He is a member of the American Dental Association, The California Dental Association, The Los Angeles Dental Society, as well as The American Association of Orthodontists. 

Litigation Support - Dr. Aronowitz serves as an Independent Medical Examiner for The State Board of Dental Examiners in California. He provides expert witness services to attorneys for both defense and plaintiff, including medical record review, second opinions, depositions, mediation, and trial testimony as needed. 

Areas of Expertise:

Brian T. Hart, DDS, is a board-certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon actively practicing in the state of Washington. With over 30 years of private practice experience in all aspects of oral surgery.  He has been a clinical instructor in oral and maxillofacial surgery at both Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and the University of Washington School of Dentistry. 

Dr. Hart is the co-founder of the Greater Seattle Multidisciplinary Study Club and has been published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.  He is a consultant and participant in IME, panel, and peer reviews across the country.

Litigation Support:  Dr. Hart provides expert witness services to attorneys for both defense and plaintiffs, offering medical records review, second opinions and is experienced in both deposition and trial testimony.

Areas of Expertise:

Dental Malpractice & Dental Injury Expert Testimony.

As of January 2025, Dr. Grossman has been deposed over 150 times and reviewed over 1,050 cases for both defense and plaintiff, including peer review, accidents, and malpractice. 52% defense / 48% plaintiff. He has qualified in Superior Court over 75 times and have never been disqualified on the stand or before trial. At least 95% of his time is spent in patient care. 

He can be counted on to be ethical, competent, prepared, analytical, articulate, and persuasive at depositions and court appearances. As of November 2024, there are over 314 published articles, write-ups, and lectures in print, radio, and TV. (http://www.expertwitness.dental/)

Dr. Grossman holds two current professorships: UCLA School of Dentistry & NYU College of Dentistry. Licensed in 42 states to opine on the standard of care, with specific licenses in California, Nevada, New Mexico, and the Northeast, as well as a Florida Expert Certification. Graduated NYU 1988; GPR Residency NYU 1989, Lieutenant, United States Navy 1989- 1991; private practice Brentwood, CA since 1991 – serving over 15,000 patients on a fee-for-service basis.

Founder of the non-profit “Homeless Not Toothless” (www.homelessnottoothless.org), which has made it possible for over 135,000 homeless Veterans, women of domestic abuse, and foster children to receive over $11 million in pro-bono dental care. 

Member: 

• American Academy of Cosmetic Orthodontics: 2013-present, American Dental Association (ADA) since 1991 
• Peer Review Committee ADA 1995-2009, 
• American Legion 2018 - present
• Medical Disciplinary Committee Delta Dental 2000-present; Veteran Administration QME Examiner 2019-present

Armond Kotikian, DDS, MD, FACS, is double board certified in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. In the clinic setting, Dr. Kotikian routinely performs IV sedations for complex cases including impacted wisdom teeth removal, dental implants, bone grafting and tumor excisions. He specializes in:

• Oral and Maxillofacial Trauma
• Infections
• Oral Pathology Resection and Reconstruction
• Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients (surgical and non-surgical)
• Craniofacial Anomalies (orthognathic surgery / corrective jaw surgery)

Litigation Support - A Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Kotikian has extensive experience as an expert witness in the field of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Dentistry. His Dental law and Dentistry services have been requested all over the country. Dr. Kotikian has been an expert witness on over 125 malpractice cases, given depositions on over 65 cases and testified at court over the past six years. His cases have included a wide variety of issues related to the Oral and Maxillofacial region including

• Oral Pathology
• Nerve Injuries
• TMJ Issues
• Oral Trauma
• Oral and Facial Fractures and Lacerations
• Injuries related to Extraction of Teeth
• Injuries related to Dental Implant \ Surgery
• Orthognathic Surgery Complications
• Head and Neck Infections related to Teeth and Salivary Glands

More information at www.oralsurgeryexpertwitness.com

View Dr. Kotikian's Consulting Profile. 

Continental Who’s Who 

Executive Press Release

WILLEAM A. CHOBY, DMD - DENTIST. FOUNDER

Greensburg, PA - Prominently featured in Continental Who's Who, Willeam A. Choby, DMD is acknowledged as 2025 Dentist of the Year for his contributions to Dentistry.

Dr. Willeam A. Choby,  a renowned dental professional in implant dental surgery and reconstruction of the teeth continues to make significant strides in the field of dentistry. With a career dedicated to advancing oral health, Dr. Choby is integrating his extensive clinical expertise with innovative public health principles to improve patient outcomes and community well-being.

Dr. Choby received his Bachelor’s degree and Dental Medicine Doctor (DMD) from the University of Pittsburgh, followed by General Practice residency and appointment as Chief Dental Resident at Brookdale Hospital Medical Center in Brooklyn New York. He also earned a continuing education degree of Masters of the Academy of General Dentistry (MAGD) Complementing his dental credentials, he holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA), which enhances his ability to address oral health challenges through a public health lens. His master’s thesis “Licensure and the Dental Market” from Virginia Tech continues to stimulate the dialogue in the various state boards of dentistry.

Dr. Choby is an active member of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI) where he earned a Diplomate degree (DICOI) and a Fellow in the International College of Cranio-Mandibular Orthopedics (FICCMO).

Dr. Choby is frequently called upon to provide his expertise on public health matters, second opinions,  peer review and malpractice questions.  He has testified in court over a dozen times and has participated in dozens of sworn depositions. 

A skilled clinician with a particular focus on dental implants and neuro muscular dental bite relations, Dr. Choby emphasizes a collaborative approach in his practice. "Teamwork between the dentist, patients, and their financial abilities along with other health professionals is essential for achieving optimal care," he explains. His patient-centered philosophy reflects his dedication to fostering trust and communication, ensuring each treatment plan is tailored to individual needs

View Dr. Choby's Consulting Profile.