Workers’ Compensation Dentist

If you were injured on the job and your claim includes a dental, jaw, or TMJ injury, our workers’ compensation dentist at Volterra Dental Comprehensive and Aesthetic Dentistry provides specialized treatment for work-related dental injuries.

Led by Dr. Richard James Blackburn, DMD, MA, our practice works directly with attorneys, insurance adjusters, and case managers to evaluate, treat, and document these injuries, from initial consultation through final restoration.

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Dental Injuries Covered Under Workers’ Compensation

California workers’ compensation law recognizes dental injuries as compensable workplace injuries. Common cases we treat include:

Jaw fractures and traumatic jaw injuries
Knocked-out, chipped, or fractured teeth from workplace accidents
TMJ/TMD dysfunction caused by impact trauma or stress-related clenching and grinding
Tooth loss requiring implant-supported reconstruction, including All-on-4 full-arch restoration
Orofacial pain, including jaw-related headaches and bite misalignment following injury

How We Work With Your Attorney or Case Manager

Dental injury claims often require clear, well-documented medical evidence to move forward. Our office provides:

Causation analysis connecting the dental injury to the workplace incident
Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) and permanent impairment evaluations consistent with the AMA Guides
CBCT 3D imaging and digital documentation to support claims and hearings
Direct coordination with attorneys, adjusters, and case managers throughout treatment
QME evaluation services (certification in progress)

Lien-Based Treatment — No Upfront Cost to the Injured Worker

Volterra Dental accepts workers’ compensation liens, meaning injured workers can begin treatment before a claim is fully resolved. We also bill commercial and Medicare medical insurance for dental treatment where applicable, helping reduce out-of-pocket costs.

Areas We Serve

Volterra Dental is located in Los Alamitos, CA, and treats workers’ compensation patients throughout Los Angeles County and Orange County, including Long Beach, Cerritos, Lakewood, Bellflower, Downey, Norwalk, Whittier, Torrance, Santa Ana, Anaheim, Garden Grove, and surrounding communities.