Hostility in the Dental Practice May Escalate if Left Unchecked Dental professionals deserve a working environment that is free from hostility, and practice leaders can foster a culture of respect and clear communication. Learn how to address confrontational patients or employees to keep negative experiences... May 31, 2024 RM Matters Employment and Managing a Team Patient Care and Communication Risk Management Essentials
Image and Likeness Authorization Form to document a patient's authorization and release for the practice to use their photos and recordings October 23, 2015 Sample Forms Alaska Arizona California Hawaii Idaho Illinois Minnesota Montana Nevada New Jersey North Dakota Oregon Pennsylvania Tennessee Washington Documentation General Liability
Implant Placement Discussion and informed consent form for implant placement October 21, 2015 Informed Consent Chinese English Hmong Japanese Korean Russian Spanish Tagalog Traditional Chinese Vietnamese Implants
Implant Restorations Discussion and informed consent form for implant-supported restorations October 21, 2015 Informed Consent Chinese English Hmong Japanese Korean Russian Spanish Tagalog Traditional Chinese Vietnamese Implants
Improving Patient Safety with a Timeout Policy The dental office can be a fast-paced working environment with various distractions that can impede best safety practices. Dental teams should be reminded that taking shortcuts often come at a high cost and implement a timeout before procedures... October 20, 2025 RM Matters Patient Care and Communication Risk Management Essentials
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 well-being of each patient. When a crisis does arise, a prepared team is an effective team. October 11, 2022 RM Matters Patient Care and Communication Risk Management Essentials
In Doubt About How to Handle a Situation? Err on the Side of Caution. While TDIC’s Risk Management Advice Line is a service that’s helped thousands of dentists seeking guidance on handling difficult situations or crises in their offices, its analysts can also reassure dentists that they’ve done... March 01, 2024 RM Matters Employment and Managing a Team Patient Care and Communication Risk Management Essentials
Informed Consent Declaration: Minor Patient Form for a non-legal guardian to authorize dental treatment on a minor patient August 08, 2023 Sample Forms State Washington Topic Documentation Patient Care
New Informed Refusal Considerations An overview of recommendations and considerations when patients refuse proposed dental treatment. November 26, 2025 Reference Guides Patient Care New
Informed Refusal of Recommended Dental Treatment Form acknowledging a patient's refusal of recommend dental treatment, test, or evaluation. October 23, 2015 Sample Forms Alaska Arizona California Hawaii Idaho Illinois Minnesota Montana Nevada New Jersey North Dakota Oregon Pennsylvania Tennessee Washington Documentation Patient Care Updated