In the world of dental negligence, there is a quiet but costly trend: the rise of the periodontal (gum disease) claim. Unlike a failed extraction or a botched crown, which are immediate and obvious, periodontal disease—or "perio"—is often a slow-motion disaster. For many patients, the first sign that something is wrong isn't pain; it’s a loose tooth or a shocking diagnosis from a new dentist after years of being told everything was "fine." The "Screening Gap" At the heart of