About Frank R. Recker & Associates
Our firm has represented dentists, dental practices and other health care
professionals throughout the United States for over 25 years. State board
licensing matters are the focus of the firm, and we have made appearances
in the majority of states in such matters. As a licensed dentist, attorney,
and former state dental board member, Dr. Recker also lectures throughout
the country on dentistry and risk management issues.
We have represented hundreds of dentists in a multitude of legal matters,
and have also represented various dental organizations, including the
American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID), the American Academy of
Oral Facial Pain, the American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists, and
the American Academy of Oral Medicine.
Professional Profiles
Dr. Frank R. Recker
Dr. Frank Recker graduated from the Ohio State University College of Dentistry
after obtaining his BS from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio. Before
entering the practice of law, he practiced as a general dentist for 15
years and served on the Ohio State Dental Board. As a Life Member of the
American Association of Dental Boards, he maintains an up to date awareness
of board activity and trends throughout the U.S. Similarly, as a Life
Member of the American Dental Association and a member of the Academy
of General Dentistry, he tracks the most recent developments in clinical
dentistry and related legal issues.
Having held various public offices in Ohio and Florida, Dr. Recker is very
familiar with the functioning of local and state governments, and the
corresponding legal duties and liabilities of state officials and entities,
such as dental boards, when acting within the scope of their lawful duties.
He regularly writes a 'Legal Bites' section for the American Academy
of Implant Dentistry. He has lectured throughout the country on a multitude
of risk management issues, including high-risk patients, staffing and
employment issues, clinical missteps and the standard of care, as well
as avoiding malpractice claims. Perhaps more importantly, he gives sound
advice on dealing with state board investigations, disciplinary actions,
and a dentist's civil rights. He has represented dentists, physicians
in many states across the US.
Dr. Recker is admitted to practice law in Ohio, Kentucky, and Florida,
but is able to represent a dentist in any state by 'linking' with
a local attorney in a respective state capital, where state boards are
typically located. Such appearances are termed 'pro hac vice'
and are commonplace in the practice of law. He is also licensed to practice
dentistry in Ohio and Florida.
Although Dr. Recker does not practice 'on behalf of' malpractice
insurance carriers, he frequently acts as personal counsel in malpractice
cases, both assisting the insurance carrier assigned counsel, and safeguarding
the rights of the dental professional in such situations.
Dr. Tom Perrino
Dr. Perrino has been a practicing dentist for over 30 years. He is actively
involved in organized dentistry, having served on numerous committees
and councils at the local, state, and national level. Dr. Perrino was
admitted to the Ohio Bar in 2014 and will be assisting in the representation
of dentists and other professionals in all practice-related matters.
Annie Schneider, Administrative Assistant
Annie attended Northern Kentucky University, and earned her Bachelor of Arts in Theatre with a Minor in Marketing. She has been performing on stage since 2007, and has most recently worked with the Covedale Center for the Performing Arts and the Warsaw Federal Incline Theatre. She has been an Ohio Notary Public since November 2020.