Dr. Lisa Lester, DDS

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  Malpractice Claims

  No malpractice history found for New York.

  What is medical malpractice

  What is medical malpractice?

  Medical malpractice is issued when negligence by a doctor causes injury to a patient. For example, a doctor may improperly diagnose, treat or medicate outside the standard of medical care. The three types of malpractice are: a settlement, an arbitration award, or a judgment.

  If my doctor has malpractice history, does that mean he or she is a poor-quality doctor?

  If your doctor has a malpractice claim, evaluate the information and determine if the action could potentially impact the quality of care you receive. Claim settlements and arbitration awards may occur for a variety of reasons, which should not necessarily reflect negatively on the doctor's professional competence or conduct.
  You may want to use this information to start a discussion with the doctor about his or her history and specific ability to provide healthcare for you.

  How far back does Healthgrades malpractice history go?

  Healthgrades reports details of a doctor’s malpractice history when the doctor has at least one closed medical malpractice claim within the last five years, even if he or she no longer practices in that state.

  For which states does Healthgrades collect malpractice history?

  Healthgrades collects malpractice information from California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia. If your doctor has a malpractice claim, evaluate the information and determine if the action could potentially impact your quality of care. Sometimes multiple states report the same claim. If a provider practices in a state where data is unavailable, please reach out to your local state legislature to help make this data publicly available.
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  Sanctions

  No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

  What is a sanction or disciplinary action

  What is a sanction or disciplinary action?

  A sanction, also known as a disciplinary action, is an action taken to punish or restrict a doctor who has demonstrated professional misconduct. Sanctions may be imposed by a state medical board, professional medical licensing organization, or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

  If my doctor has sanction history, does that mean he or she is a poor-quality doctor?

  If a doctor has a sanction, it does not necessarily mean that he or she is a poor-quality doctor. Some sanctions are not related to medical care, and involve a doctor’s finances or administrative activities. Before you make any choices about changing your doctor, we recommend that you evaluate the doctor’s sanction information and determine how severe or relevant you think the sanction cause and action were.

  How far back does Healthgrades sanction history go?

  Healthgrades reports state and federal sanctions from the previous five years, except when a doctor's license has been revoked or surrendered. Healthgrades displays all actions for doctors whose licenses have been revoked or surrendered.

  For which states does Healthgrades collect sanction history?

  Healthgrades collects sanction history from all 50 U.S. states. Physicians with a disciplinary action in one state may move to another state where they have a clean record. Since Healthgrades painstakingly compiles disciplinary action information from all 50 states, Healthgrades website will show if a physician has a disciplinary action in more than one state.
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  Board Actions

  No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

  What are board actions

  What are board actions?

  Board actions are non-disciplinary actions imposed upon a doctor based on a complaint investigation. A patient or medical colleague may file a complaint with that state medical board or professional licensing organization, which then investigates the complaint. Board actions are intended to ensure that a doctor is able to perform safe medical and health care tasks.

  Types of non-disciplinary actions include an advisory letter, a corrective action agreement, a limitation or restriction on the medical or healthcare tasks a doctor can perform, or a voluntary agreement by the doctor not to practice. A board action can also include a termination of a corrective action agreement or voluntary agreement, which allows the doctor to return to full practice.

  If my doctor has a board action, does that mean he or she is a poor-quality doctor?

  If a doctor has a board action, it means he or she has had a non-disciplinary action imposed upon him or her. It does not necessarily mean that he or she is a poor quality doctor. Before you make any choices about changing your doctor, evaluate the doctor's board action information and determine how severe or relevant you think the cause and action were.

  How far back does Healthgrades non-disciplinary board action history go?

  Healthgrades reports non-disciplinary board action history from for the previous five years, except when a doctor's license has been revoked or surrendered. Healthgrades displays all actions for doctors whose licenses have been revoked or surrendered.

  For which states does Healthgrades collect non-disciplinary board actions?

  Healthgrades collects non-disciplinary board actions from all 50 U.S. states.

• Abscess
• Alveolar Bone Loss
• Ankylosis
• Ankylosis of Tooth
• Bad Taste in Mouth
• Black Hairy Tongue
• Bleeding Gums
• Bonding Disorders
• Bone Loss
• Broken Tooth
• Cancer of Floor of Mouth
• Canine Teeth, Absence Upper Permanent
• Canker Sore
• Cavity
• Chipped Tooth
• Chronic Periodontitis
• Cleft Lip
• Cleft Lip and Palate
• Cleft Palate
• Clefting - Ectropion - Conical Teeth
• Clicking of Temporomandibular Joint
• Cold Sore
• Cosmetic Conditions
• Cosmetic Peridontal Problems
• Cracked Tooth
• Crooked Teeth
• Dental Crowding
• Dental Disorders
• Dental Injury
• Dental Tissue Neoplasm
• Dental Trauma
• Dentin Dysplasia, Coronal
• Dentin Dysplasia, Radicular
• Dentinogenesis Imperfecta
• Dry Mouth
• Dry Tooth Socket
• Edentulism
• Excessive Tooth Wear
• Exostoses
• Facial Pain
• Fibroma
• Fluorosis
• Gaps Between Teeth
• Geographic Tongue
• Gingival Fibromatosis - Dental Abnormalities
• Gingival Fibrosis
• Gingivitis
• Gingivostomatitis
• Grinding of Teeth
• Gum Disease
• Halitosis
• Hypodontia
• Loose Teeth
• Misaligned Teeth
• Misshapen Teeth
• Mouth Conditions
• Mouth Lesions
• Mouth Ulcer
• Mucositis
• Oral Infection
• Oral Lichenoid Lesions
• Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
• Oral and-or Facial Athletic Injury
• Orofacial Pain
• Palate Cancer
• Periodontitis
• Plaque
• Postoperative Pain
• Receding Gums
• Salivary Duct Stones
• Sensitive Teeth
• Soft Tissue Infection
• Stained Teeth
• Swollen Gums
• TMJ
• Tartar Buildup
• Teething
• Tempormandibular Joint Pain
• Tender Gums
• Thumb Sucking
• Tongue Conditions
• Tooth Abnormalities as Seen in Diabetes
• Tooth Abrasion
• Tooth Abscess
• Tooth Attrition
• Tooth Avulsion
• Tooth Damage
• Tooth Decay
• Tooth Decay Caused by Acid Attack
• Tooth Demineralization
• Tooth Discoloration
• Tooth Displacement
• Tooth Loss
• Tooth Malformation
• Toothache
• Traumatic Dental Injuries

• Medical School

  State University of New York At Buffalo / School of Dental Medicine

  Graduated in 1994

• Residency Hospital

  University of Illinois At Chicago / College of Dentistry

  Completed in 1995

• Undergraduate School

  University of Pennsylvania

  Graduated in 1989

• Other Education

  Clinton Central School

  Completed in 1985

• English

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• Dentistry
• Cosmetic Dentistry
• Emergency Dentistry
• Endodontics
• Pediatric Dentistry

• Athletic Mouthguards
• Bite Adjustment
• Cancer Screening
• Ceramic Dental Crowns
• Composite Fillings
• Cosmetic Oral Evaluation
• Cosmetic Procedure
• Deep Bleaching
• Dental Bonding
• Dental Bridge
• Dental Cleaning
• Dental Crown
• Dental Examination
• Dental Filling
• Dental Hygiene Services
• Dental Implant
• Dental Inlays
• Dental Onlay
• Dental Procedure
• Dental Prophylaxis
• Dental Prophylaxis, Adult
• Dental Prophylaxis, Child
• Dental Restoration
• Dental Sealant
• Dental Veneer
• Dental X-Ray
• Denture Repair
• Dentures
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Digital X-Ray (CDR)
• Endodontic Treatment
• Fluoride Treatment
• Fluoride Varnish
• Full Mouth Reconstruction
• Gum Disease Treatment
• Health Screening
• Implant-Supported Bridge
• Implant-Supported Crown
• Implant-Supported Dentures
• Light Activated Teeth Whitening
• Local Anesthesia
• Mouthguards
• Nightguard
• Non-Surgical Gum Treatment
• Opalescence® Tooth Whitening System
• Oral Soft Tissue Assessment
• Panoramic and Cephalometric Digital Dental X-Rays
• Panorex FMX
• Pediatric Dental Exam
• Periodontal Exam
• Physical Examination
• Pocket Depth Measurement
• Porcelain Bridge
• Porcelain Crown
• Porcelain Dental Inlays
• Porcelain Dental Onlays
• Porcelain Fixed Bridges
• Porcelain Veneers
• Post-Operative Care
• Preseason Dental Exam
• Removable Appliances
• Restoration of Dental Implants
• Retainer Therapy
• Root Canal
• Root Planing
• Simple Tooth Extractions
• Single Visit Root Canals
• Smile Makeovers
• Special Needs Patients-General Care
• Sterilization
• Teeth Extraction
• Teeth Polishing
• Teeth Scaling
• Teeth Whitening
• Traumatic Dental Injury Treatment
• Ultrasonic Dental Cleaning
• Upper Dentures
• Zoom!® Teeth Whitening
• e.max® Dental Crowns