With a thoughtful approach to creating written guidelines and modeling appropriate professional behavior, employers can create an atmosphere that is both celebratory and safe for all. TDIC’s risk management experts offer sound advice to...
Just as dental offices are obligated to prevent financial identity theft by protecting patients’ personal data, they also need to understand medical identity theft and how to prevent it. Learn simple steps to take at the front desk to...
TDIC’s Risk Management experts offer simple steps you can take now to shield your practice and patient data from the rising threat of cyberattacks.
If you believe you have received an unfair or inaccurate review from a patient, follow the guidance of TDIC’s risk management experts to create a plan of action to address defamatory online reviews.
By partnering with an insurer that understands the unique requirements of dental businesses, you can gain peace of mind knowing that your practice and assets are well protected. Take the time to review your carrier and policy to ensure your...
The recording of conversations between dentists and patients can pose significant risks to dental professionals, including potential HIPAA violations, loss of control over the use of the recording and legal issues related to consent. Dentists...
The Dentists Insurance Company (TDIC) has noted an increase in calls to its Risk Management Advice Line from dentists who are facing AwDA digital accessibility lawsuits. Read more about the law and reasonable accessibility as well as the risks of...
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...