August 05, 2026, Dentistry Today
Dental Malpractice Report Supports Safer Patient Care
“Dentistry Claims: August Malpractice Risk Review" is the newest edition in a monthly series of specialty-focused analyses designed to support patient safety and clinical risk management.
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Poor Response to Patient Concerns: Dental Claim
We offer actionable strategies that can help dental professionals enhance communication and documentation skills.
Dental Closed Claims Study
This study conducts a comprehensive review of dental malpractice claims, offering evidence-based insights to support targeted improvements in patient safety and clinical outcomes.
Dental Care and Conscious Sedation Risks
Our discussion of a tragic case includes strategies to help dental professionals avoid patient injury when performing a treatment or procedure involving sedation or anesthesia.
Jun 05, 2025
Risk Self-Assessment Programs Help Members Improve Practice Safety
As a member of the nation's largest physician-owned medical malpractice insurer, you have access to unique, industry-leading resources and benefits. This quarter, we're proud to feature our members-only risk self-assessment programs.
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Jun 04, 2026
Advancing Patient Safety With Industry-Leading CPE
Our accredited education courses, grounded in real-world claims insights, translate patient safety and risk management knowledge into practical steps clinicians can take.
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Minor Consent: Challenges for Pediatric Dentistry
Identifying a minor patient’s legal guardianship and parental rights prior to initial treatment can help dental practitioners reduce risk.
Should Dentists in One Office Have One Malpractice Insurer?
One often-overlooked strategy for a group practice is having all dental professionals covered by the same malpractice insurer.
December 03, 2025, Physicians Practice
Top 7 Considerations for Telehealth in 2026
The clinical and regulatory landscape for telehealth continues to evolve rapidly. Medical and dental practices face a wide range of changing regulations, complicated payment issues, and growing patient safety risks.
May 12, 2026
COVID-19 and Patient Safety in the Medical and Dental Office
Healthcare practices can manage risks by monitoring COVID-19 variants, infection rates, vaccine guidelines, clinical protocols, and public health resources.
