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Being informed to navigate new risks matters to you and your practice: Each article in our ongoing series explores a single developing topic in dentistry.

Digital accessibility lawsuits are on the rise: Is your website AwDA compliant?

While many patients are pleased with their treatment outcomes, occasionally there are patients who claim that...

Facing reality: Communicating and managing achievable aesthetic outcomes

While many patients are pleased with their treatment outcomes, occasionally there are patients who claim that...

In Case of Emergency, Preparedness Is Key

In dentistry, optimal patient safety exists when all members of the dental team actively work together to ensure the...

Where’s the Line? Define, Apply and Maintain Professional Boundaries

Guidelines for behavior should exist when practice team members interact with one another outside of the office....

When Patients are Angry: De-escalation and Risk Mitigation are Vital Tools

Handling unhappy patients can be an unfortunate reality of practice ownership. On the rare occasion anger escalates...

Minimize Risk of Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Through Education and Planning

To be compliant with state and OSHA standards, dental practices are required to train any team member who may be...

Patient Dismissals: Why, When and How

Questions arise regarding if and when dentists should consider dismissing patients. Recent calls to TDIC’s...

Invest in interviewing to reduce risk of bad hires

Dental staffing shortages may make it tempting to offer a position to the first person who turns in an application,...

Best Practices for Hiring the Right Employee

When your staffing needs are immediate, you may be tempted to expedite available candidates and minimize their...

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