Dental Law - What You Need To Know
Dental Law - What You Need To Know
A summary of what every dental practice owner should know and implement in the day to day operations of their practice.
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Employment Practices Liability Protection (EPL) Tips
Minimize your risk for employment practices liability claims by implementing the following policies and procedures in your practice:     Always keep an updated employee handbook, and regularly review the handbook with staff.     Always fairly and consistently enforce policies.     As an employer,...  Read More
2018 Employee Manual Updates
The beginning of a new year marks a new wave of change, so start the new year off fresh by reviewing your employee manual. A lot can change over the course of a year between practice growth, technological innovation, and new labor law regulations.  Below is a list of some 2018 updates to consider...  Read More
The Department of Labor Audit Process
A U.S. Department of Labor audit may come as a shock to many employers. Knowing the audit process can better prepare your entity for an auditor's unexpected visit. AUDIT NOTIFICATION: The Office of the Inspector General usually provides a written announcement prior to the audit's scheduled start...  Read More
The Department of Labor Audit Selection
An audit is an in-depth review of an entity's performance to analyze the administration of funds and to examine the status of projects in terms of intent and expectations. The U.S. Department of Labor regularly conducts audits in three specific areas:                         compliance with laws...  Read More
Employee Embezzlement: It Could Happen to You
Stuart J. Oberman, Esq. of Oberman Law Firm discusses Employee Embezzlement. Learn how to detect the red flags of employee embezzlement and what to do when you suspect an employee of embezzling money from your dental practice.  Employee Embezzlement   Read More
Top 5 Mistakes Made by Practice Startups
Excitement surrounds the establishment of a new practice, and unfortunately, many legal aspects involved in starting a new practice become ignored as ideas build. The list below depicts 5 of the most common mistakes that we see entrepreneurs and start-ups make: 1. Failure to establish a clear...  Read More
Forensic Hiring
Forensic Hiring with Jan Keller Janice Keller is an experienced dental practice management consultant who is recognized and respected by both peers and clients alike for her practical, down-to-earth, results-oriented consulting programs and services. She has 30-plus years of experience in...  Read More
Social Media Policies
Technology's rapid advancement allows people to share, spread, and gather information at faster rates than ever before. Millions of individuals residing around the globe update statuses, tweet, and post to social media profiles every day. The rising influence of social media and the instantaneous...  Read More
Social Media: An Occasional HR Nightmare
Social Media provides practices with a cost-free method of distributing information. Practices use Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Google Plus to highlight their expertise and to develop clear brand personalities. In recent years, the importance of maintaining a positive online reputation has...  Read More
Correctly Respond to a Cyber Attack
As technological advancements increase daily, our dependence on technology continues to positively correlate with this trend. Practices implement technology to streamline administrative tasks, gather patient data, organize and store patient health records, manage finances, and other tasks to...  Read More
Cyber Security: The Unknown Risk
Stuart J. Oberman, Esq. of Oberman Law Firm discusses Cyber Security, "the unknown risk." Learn how to protect yourself from damaging data breaches that could jeopardize patient information. Cyber Security - The Unknown Risk   Read More
Protect Yourself From Phishing Scams
Within the past few years, phishing emails have become increasingly difficult to detect. However, recognizing similar characteristics in phishing scams helps avoid becoming the victim. If you answer 'yes' to any of the questions below, you may be looking at a potential phishing scam. 1. Does the...  Read More
Types of Phishing Scams
Phishing scams typically fall into one of these 5 categories: 1. Deceptive Phishing Deceptive phishing occurs when scammers impersonate credible companies in order to steal personal information and login credentials. These emails typically create a sense of urgency for victims to rectify a...  Read More
Stuart J. Oberman, Esq. of Oberman Law Firm discusses Arbitration Agreements, or as he calls it, the “Employer Weapon.” If you own a dental practice and don't have arbitration agreements to protect yourself, reconsider. The absence of these important agreements could be consequential. ...  Read More
Is Your Practice Prepared for 2018?
As we move in to 2018, now is the critical time to start planning for the year. Some of the most overlooked basics for a successful practice owner are estate planning and risk management. Statistically, a practice will lose 25% to 35% per month if the owner of the practice passes away. Without...  Read More
Cybercrime: Safety Checklist
Safety Begins At Home Organizations and institutions constantly adapt to the latest cybercrime techniques. However, the first line of defense starts at home because identity thieves specialize in hacking personal computers.     1. Watch for Phishing: One of the most common techniques, known as...  Read More
How to Correctly Respond to a Cyber Attack
As technological advancements increase daily, our dependence on technology continues to positively correlate with this trend. Practices implement technology to streamline administrative tasks, gather patient data, organize and store patient health records, manage finances, and other tasks to...  Read More
How to Reduce Workers' Compensation Expenses
Operating a dental practice is very expensive. Many times, the expenses are associated with workers' compensation. Below are a list of guidelines and procedures that may help a practice owner reduce workers' compensation costs and claim exposure:     Maintain a written safety policy.        ...  Read More
Preventing Embezzlement
    There are many opportunities for employee embezzlement to occur in a dental practice. There are, however, certain steps you can take to help prevent employee embezzlement. You must be diligent.               Make smart hiring decisions.           Screen all potential employees.        ...  Read More
Risk Management in Endodontic Clinical Practice
Endodontics is an area of dentistry which gives rise to an increasing amount of dental board complaints and litigation. Endodontic procedures can be very challenging and technically demanding. The endodontic quality guidelines provide a statement of good practices for dentists about to embark on...  Read More
Practice Procedures Manual: Practice Forms
Before you open your dental practice (or purchase a dental practice), you must have detailed office procedures in place.  There are a variety of practice and patient forms you need to include in your office procedures manual along with an explanation of how the forms should be used and handled...  Read More
Practice Procedures Manual: Topics to Include
Before you open your dental practice (or purchase a dental practice), you must have detailed office procedures in place.  The following are some possible topics to include:             Introduction             Telephone techniques             Patient appointments are scheduling           ...  Read More
Practice Procedures Manual
Before you open your dental practice (or purchase a dental practice), you must have detailed office procedures in place.  Office procedures should address administrative tasks such as:     Opening and closing the office     Booking appointments     Billing patients     Handling...  Read More
Risk Management Process (continued)
Involving staff members in the risk identification process will give you a comprehensive picture of the risks based on different people's involvement in different areas of your practice. You may also wish to engage the services and opinions of an accountant or a lawyer. Assess the risks: If you...  Read More
Dental New Hire Check List
The single most important task that contributes to the success of a dental practice is hiring the right employee which is a process. If this is done correctly, your practice will certainly have a competitive edge. According to dental statistics on a national level, the average dental practice...  Read More
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