Grover v. Smith

KIDWELL, Justice.

Sharon Grover filed a complaint alleging dental malpractice against Dr. David G. Smith. Grover appeals the district court’s grant of summary judgment in favor of Dr. Smith.

I

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Sharon Grover (Grover) was a patient of Dr. David G. Smith (Dr. Smith), a general dentist practicing in Fruitland, Idaho. In addition to knowing him as her dentist, Grover also knew Dr. Smith through the leadership position he held in their church. Grover had chronic problems with her upper left teeth, particularly in 1995 and 1996. In the fall of 1996, Grover began…