Dental Malpractice: Learning the Rules of the Road

Credit Details
This electronically delivered self-instructional program is designated for 1.5 hours of CE credit by Farran Media.
AGD Code: 550.

The fee to view this course is $36. This cost includes the fee to take the exam and claim your CE credits.

Synopsis:
This course will acquaint the dental practitioner to the legal requirements for a malpractice claim, provide information on specific types of claims and instruct the practitioner on methods to effectively document treatment in an attempt to avoid litigation. In addition, the practitioner will learn methods to identify problem patients early in treatment and protocols to manage these patients. Finally, the practitioner will gain knowledge regarding the NPOB, licensing investigations and how to deal with subpoenas and requests for deposition testimony.

Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

• Have familiarity with legal elements necessary to support a claim for dental malpractice
• Recognize specific practice areas and treatment modalities that are more susceptible to litigation
• Document comprehensively to assist in the prevention of dental malpractice claims
• Recognize problem patients and institute protocols for management of these patients in a way to avoid claims
• Identify the circumstances where reporting to the National Practitioners Data Bank is required by Federal Law

Description of Speaker:
Anne Oldenburg
Anne M. Oldenburg is a shareholder in the firm Alholm, Monahan, Klauke, Hay & Oldenburg, a minority owned business. Ms. Oldenburg received her B.A. degree, cum laude, from Ripon College and received her J.D. degree, with distinction, from The John Marshall Law School. She is admitted to the Illinois Bar and the United States District Court for the Northern, Central and Southern Districts of Illinois. She is also admitted to the Federal Trial Bar. She is on the Board of Trustees for Elmhurst Memorial Hospital and Elmhurst Memorial Home Health. She has published and lectured extensively on issues relating to healthcare litigation and risk management issues.

Linda Hay
Linda J. Hay is a shareholder in the firm of Alholm, Monahan, Klauke, Hay & Oldenburg, a minority owned business. Ms. Hay received her B.A. degree from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana and her J.D. degree from The John Marshall Law School. She is admitted to the Illinois Bar, the Federal Trial Bar, and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Ms. Hay actively defends professional liability cases. Ms. Hay regularly presents seminars on risk and claim management of professional liability cases, and regularly publishes in the field as well.

Disclosure:
Anne Oldenburg declares that neither she nor any member of her family have a financial arrangement or affiliation with any corporate organization offering financial support or grant monies for this continuing dental education program, nor does she have a financial interest in any commercial product(s) or service(s) she will discuss in the presentation.

Linda Hay declares that neither she nor any member of her family have a financial arrangement or affiliation with any corporate organization offering financial support or grant monies for this continuing dental education program, nor does she have a financial interest in any commercial product(s) or service(s) she will discuss in the presentation.

Legal Disclaimer:
The CE provider (Farran Media) uses reasonable care in selecting and providing content that is accurate. The CE provider, however, does not independently verify the content or materials. The CE provider does not represent that the instructional materials are error-free or that the content or materials are comprehensive. Any opinions expressed in the materials are those of the author of the materials and not the CE provider. Completing one or more continuing education courses does not provide sufficient information to qualify the participant as an expert in the field related to the course topic or in any specific technique or procedure. The instructional materials are intended to supplement, but are not a substitute for, the knowledge, expertise, skill and judgment of a trained health care professional.

Licensure:
Continuing education credits issued for completion of online CE courses may not apply toward license renewal in all licensing jurisdictions. It is the responsibility of each registrant to verify the CE requirements of his/her licensing or regulatory agency.

State CE Requirements:
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Refund Policy
There are no refunds for Online CE courses. Please contact technical support if you run into technical difficulty.

CE Contact
For any questions, please contact Nareg Apelian, DMD, Director of Continuing Education at nareg@farranmedia.com