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
Patient Safety & Risk Solutions
Creating a social media policy and strategy can help dentists safeguard their patients and practice from common risks.
Case Study, Rawle & Henderson LLP
A patient sued a dentist, claiming permanent injuries from an extraction. See how proper treatment protocols and a strong defense team played a vital role in winning the claim.
Mario Catalano, DDS, MAGD
A patient’s strong personality and personal friendship led a young dentist to compromise his standard of care, resulting in a missed diagnosis and high-paying malpractice lawsuit.
Liability Implications Associated With Jousting in Dentistry
Patient Safety & 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.
Case Study
The Ever-Persistent Unhappy Patient
Case Study
Malpractice Minute
Malpractice Minute
Malpractice Minute
Malpractice Minute
Dentist Misdiagnoses Abscess, Resulting in Loss of Tooth and Malpractice Lawsuit
Malpractice Minute
Malpractice Minute
Patient Noncompliance and Dentist’s Inexperience Produce Suboptimal Outcome and Lawsuit
Risk Articles
Get tips to help you and your practice manage risk with our clinical articles.
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
Continuing Education Opportunies
Sharpen your risk management skills (and earn premium discounts) with our online CE courses.
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.
Bone Grafting
Composite Restoration
Cosmetic Dentistry
Crown and Bridge Prosthetics
Endodontic Procedures
Minimal Oral Sedation
Dental Implants
Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen Conscious
Orthodontic Treatment
Periodontal Treatment
Scaling and Root Planing
Tooth Extraction
COVID-19 Resources
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