Guidelines for behavior should exist when practice team members interact with one another outside of the office. TDIC’s Risk Management analysts encourage dentists to promote high standards of behavior inside and outside of the office by...
Dental staffing shortages may make it tempting to offer a position to the first person who turns in an application, but a measured approach to hiring is recommended. Time and planning invested in your practice’s hiring process will save you...
When your staffing needs are immediate, you may be tempted to expedite available candidates and minimize their shortcomings. Protect your practice by implementing effective processes to find and hire solid employees.When your staffing needs are...
Prioritizing job duty training over educating new employees about crucial office policies can lead to miscommunication and increased risk of misconduct. Minimize risk by documenting your practice’s employment policies, with resources from...
With so much effort going to COVID risk mitigation, it's understandable that dentists may overlook some of the potential risks that office celebrations may pose to the practice. Participation, employee dynamics and labor laws all come into...
Outside the workplace, romance may know no bounds. But, if an office romance ends badly, the collateral damage could be much more than you or your practice’s reputation can afford.
In any workplace, navigating relationships is complicated. But the potential for unforeseen and possibly high-risk issues increases when a dentist — or anyone else on the practice team — chooses to date a patient. Be aware of...
Small businesses nationwide are navigating the challenges of unvaccinated staff members. Learn best practices for dental offices, what employers can require, and how to mitigate ethical and legal risks related to sharing vaccine status.
An accident on the job can happen at any time, even with staff members following best safety practices. Without workers’ compensation coverage, employees can file a lawsuit against the employer or dental practice, and practice owners could...
Avoiding conflicts with patients or employees only allows them to grow and expose the dental practice to liability risks. With clarity, patience, empathy and objectivity, dentists can better navigate disagreements and de-escalate potential crises.