The Employee Handbook: An Important Tool for Communicating Employment Conditions and Expectations 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... February 01, 2022 RM Matters Employment & Managing a Team Risk Management Essentials
The right policies for every stage of practice Feeling overwhelmed by all the different types of insurance coverage for dentists? Learn the basics of policy considerations for each stage of practice. Your agent or broker can provide answers specific to your situation. July 01, 2026 Insurance 101
Think before you hit record: Two case studies in dental office video surveillance Surveillance cameras are becoming more common in dental offices. Be aware of the HIPAA and privacy regulations surrounding their use, as well as basic recording guidelines for practice owners. May 27, 2026 RM Matters Property & Practice Ownership
Training Your Dental Practice Team to Combat Cyber Threats Cybersecurity is an ongoing effort. Regular training and education are crucial to keep your practice team ahead of the evolving risks. October 01, 2024 RM Matters Employment & Managing a Team Property & Practice Ownership
Treating Minor Patients Whose Parents Are Divorced Practical guidance for navigating consent and treatment challenges involving divorced or separated parents. December 01, 2015 Reference Guides Patient Care Updated
Treating Older Adults: Minimize Risk With Informed Consent and Updated Health History Ensuring the safety and health of older adult patients requires several considerations, including their ability to understand treatment options, to provide a current medical history and to participate in the decision-making process. October 06, 2025 RM Matters Patient Care & Communication
Upholding Ethical Standards When Addressing Prior Dental Treatment Approach instances of substandard work with empathy and objectivity. Gather a thorough patient history and concrete evidence before making any decisions and adhere to the ADA code of ethics. April 19, 2024 RM Matters Patient Care & Communication Risk Management Essentials
Veneers Discussion and informed consent form for veneers October 22, 2015 Informed Consent Chinese English Hmong Japanese Korean Russian Spanish Tagalog Traditional Chinese Vietnamese Veneers
Water damage disaster: How one dentist handled a stressful situation with TDIC’s support A California dentist experienced significant water damage to her practice when an apartment unit above her office had a water leak. She details her experience working with TDIC and the effects the experience had on her business. May 13, 2026 News
Website Accessibility and the AwDA Guidance on maintaining an accessible, compliant website that mitigates risk exposure December 22, 2021 Reference Guides General Liability Updated