Practice safely

Get practical help to manage your risk and avoid malpractice claims with our risk management resources.

Social Media in Healthcare: A Slippery Slope

Risk Solutions

Creating a social media policy and strategy can help dentists safeguard their patients and practice from common risks.

Ignoring patient’s medical history leads to malpractice lawsuit

Case Study

A hygienist began care without investigating the patient’s reported medical history, and the dentist followed suit. See how it turned into a malpractice claim.

Risk Focus Series: Avoiding common dental malpractice risks

Our leading risk consultant gives practical advice on how to smartly navigate common risks in these five short videos.

Liability Implications Associated With Jousting in Dentistry

Risk Solutions

Speaking poorly of another dentist or their work is called jousting. It’s not only unethical, it can also lead to a malpractice lawsuit that involves both dentists.

Case Studies

Learn how to navigate situations in your practice with these real-life case studies.

Inadequate Informed Consent Leads to Legal Action Against Dentist

Sedation of High-Risk Patient Leads to Sanctions Against Dentist

“Jousting” Leads Diabetic Patient to Unsuccessfully Sue Former Dentist

Numbering System Miscommunication Leads to Extraction Mistake

Dentist’s Reckless Use of Anesthetic Leads to Suspension from Practice

Dentist’s Illegible Handwriting Leads to Malpractice Lawsuit

Risk Articles

Get tips to help you and your practice manage risk with our clinical articles.

The Rise of Teledentistry

Transferring Patient Health Records When Selling or Closing a Healthcare Practice

Risks Associated With Cosmetic Dental Procedures

How Staff Education Can Improve Quality and Enhance Patient Safety and Experience

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Risk Focus Series

What leads to dental malpractice lawsuits? In this video series, our lead risk consultant walks you through the top risk and claims trends in dentistry. Watch now to learn how you can practice more safely. Click Here

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Informed Consent Samples

Our sample forms can help you and your practice with informed consent — a key part of the provider/patient conversation prior to any treatment.

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