Oskar feels that his dentist caused nerve damage to his teeth and tongue during a recent visit because Oskar's tongue is still numb ten days after his visit and his tooth fell out. Because Oskar feels he suffered damages as a result of his dentist's breach of her duty of care, Oskar can bring a negligence case against the dentist based on ________.

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Malpractice refers to professional misconduct or failure by a professional, such as a dentist, to provide the required standard of care, which can lead to harm or injury to a patient. In this scenario, if the dentist's actions or lack thereof led to nerve damage and a tooth falling out, it could be considered malpractice.

Oskar Feels That His Dentist Caused Nerve Damage to His