Providing Dental Services in the Hospital Setting
								
									
Lack of familiarity with hospital systems and medical staff rules may pose risk management implications for dental care professionals. These strategies can help practitioners navigate the hospital environment.						
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														Dental Malpractice Insurance Coverage
								
									
Industry-leading malpractice insurance for dentists, including coverage for dental assistants and hygienists at no additional cost and coverage for all dental specialties.						
									
									
											Jun 05, 2023
										
														Continuing Education: Prevention of Medical Errors (2023–2025 Edition)
								
									
Our complimentary on-demand course draws on our closed claims data to identify common performance and diagnostic errors.									
									
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														Defensible Medical and Dental Records
								
									
Patient records, which serve a critical function in healthcare delivery and routine clinical operations, can provide key evidence in the event of a professional liability action.						
									
									
											Nov 13, 2024
										
														COVID-19 and Patient Safety in the Medical and Dental Office
								
										
										
									
As COVID-19 persists across the spectrum of healthcare, medical and dental practices must remain mindful of new variants, infection rates, vaccines, protocols, and resources.						
									
									
														Medical and Dental Record Issues: Frequently Asked Questions
								
									
We answer questions frequently asked by members about medical and dental records, such as length of retention, how to destroy hard copy paper records, and creating backups of electronic health records.						
									
									
														Failure to Diagnose and Refer Results in Court and Dental Board Action
								
									
This case explores the issues surrounding a misdiagnosis claim and outlines steps to help dental professionals avoid these types of allegations.						
									
									
														Continuing Education Insight
								
									
For healthcare professionals, keeping up with the changes and advances in your field is a lifelong challenge. The Doctors Company offers continuing education courses for providers, dentists, nurses, practice managers, advanced practice clinicians, and other staff across a broad range of subjects.						
									
									
														Suicide Prevention: Primary Care Is a Crucial Setting for Identifying Risk
								
									
At any given time, some of your patients are having thoughts of suicide. Effective suicide prevention requires a comprehensive approach.   						
									
									
														Unethical Treatment Leads to Lawsuit and Dental Board Action
								
									
Our analysis and risk management discussion of a case involving allegations of unethical treatment includes strategies to help dental professionals avoid becoming the focus of an investigation or claim.