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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Dentists have a right to promote their practices through advertisements. However, there are ethical advertising standards each dentist must follow. The American Dental Association's Code of Professional Conduct sets forth ethical standards in part by stating that no dentist shall advertise or...  Read More
The online world is growing. Facebook now boasts a "population" larger than the United States. Thousands of dentists are currently taking advantage of social media (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, LinkedIn, &c.) and smartphones. It is important to take a brief look at some important issues...  Read More
Cyber security in a dental practice is becoming more and more complicated. In fact, most practices have little or no cyber security measures. Recently, the database of a dental practice in California was hacked into, and the hacker demanded a ransom in the amount of $3,000.00. Hackers like to...  Read More
Initial informal phone calls are becoming more and more frequent from OSHA. First and foremost, you must have a plan in place, if you ever receive such a call from OSHA. Letters from OSHA Typically, when OSHA receives a non-formal complaint, its first investigative step is usually to send a...  Read More
Many dentists hire independent consultants to develop their website or to perform marketing services to brand their dental office. However, most dentists are unaware that without a written contract that includes certain specific provisions, the independent consultant may retain the ownership of...  Read More
In today's legal environment, a owner of a dental practice may be vicariously liable for the errors and omissions of staff members. As a general rule, the risks are clinical in nature, however, a substantial amount of errors or omissions occur as a result of miscommunication. In matters of...  Read More
According to the American Dental Association, dental professionals are advised of the following: A person infected with Ebola is not considered contagious until symptoms appear. Due to the virulent nature of the disease, it is highly unlikely that someone with Ebola symptoms will seek dental...  Read More
In today's digital society, protecting confidential and proprietary practice information is next to impossible. Employees on a daily basis have access to an employer's confidential information. Electronic information can be stored on a smart phone, flash drive, and in the cloud. In many states,...  Read More
Anti-Virus Checklist Policies should be in place requiring use of anti-virus software. All staff should understand and agree that they should not hinder the operation of anti-virus software All staff should know how to recognize possible symptoms of viruses or malware on their...  Read More
Tips for Cyber Security in Your Dental Practice
With the risk of a cyber-security breach increasing on a daily basis, below are some tips that will help a dental practice owner maintain the security that they need in order to protect patient information. Use Strong Passwords and Change Them Regularly Selecting Passwords Choose a password that...  Read More
Must Have Items for Every Practice
In the last few months, we have received substantially similar questions regarding "MUST HAVE" practice items in order to avoid the violation of state or federal law. In addition, we have addressed many of the same questions regarding employee non-disclosure agreements, protection of patient...  Read More
Tips for Cyber Security in Your Dental Practice
With the risk of a cyber security breach increasing on a daily basis, below are some tips that will help a dental practice owner maintain the security that they need in order to protect patient information. Plan for the Unexpected Create data backups regularly and reliably. Begin...  Read More
Staying Clear of Whistleblower Protection Problems in Your Practice
OSHA is becoming very active in the day to day operations of a dental practice, especially in the enforcement of employees' rights. An area that is surfacing in dental practices is OSHA's enforcement of the whistleblower statute. It may not be well-known, but OSHA oversees whistleblower protection...  Read More
Insurance Checklist for Your Dental Practice
Many times a dental practice owner will ask about certain insurance coverages and exactly what each particular type of insurance covers. Below is a list of insurance for businesses and their specific purpose: PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE Malpractice coverage for individuals, corporations, or...  Read More
Tips for Cyber Security in Your Dental Practice
With the risk of a cyber-security breach increasing on a daily basis, below are some tips that will help a dental practice owner maintain the security that they need in order to protect patient information. Use a Firewall Unless your Electronic Health Record (EHR) is totally disconnected...  Read More
Tips for Cyber Security in Your Dental Practice
With the risk of a cyber-security breach increasing on a daily basis, below are some tips that will help a dental practice owner maintain the security that they need in order to protect patient information. Establish a Security Culture Build a security-minded organizational culture so that...  Read More
Many dentists do more than practice dentistry: they own, run, and manage a business. Unfortunately, employee termination is often a necessary part of running a successful practice. Many dentists inquire as to whether it is permissible to withhold a former employee's pay when a former employee...  Read More
Documentation by dental staff members is equally as important as documentation by the dentist. The dentist and staff entries are considered equivalent; what a staff member writes in a patients chart is regarded as representing the dentist. All staff members should sign or initial...  Read More
Financial Matters in a Dental Office It is imperative that dental team members in financial roles recognize the often delicate nature of their assigned tasks. In many dental practices, the negotiation of patient financial arrangements and management of account receivables is delegated to...  Read More
Talk with and listen to your patients. Make sure each patient's treatment expectations are realistic. Encourage your patients to ask questions. Eliminate excessive waiting time for patients in the office. Monitor staff courtesy; discourteous staff may be costly to attracting and...  Read More
In today's legal environment, a owner of a dental practice may be vicariously liable for the errors and omissions of staff members. As a general rule, the risks are clinical in nature, however, a substantial amount of errors or omissions occur as a result of miscommunication. In matters...  Read More
The IRS will review many factors in order to determine whether a worker is an independent contractor or an employee. Some of the factors include (1) behavioral control; (2) financial control; and (3) the relationship of parties. In each case, it is very important to consider all of the factors...  Read More
RANSOMWARE - CYBER SECURITY BREACHES IN DENTAL OFFICES: What You Must Know TODAY
Dental offices are now being hit with Ransomware (cyber blackmail). If you own or work in a dental practice, you need to know what Ransomware is, and the ramifications of this serious security breach. Ransomware Trojans are a type of cyberware that is designed to extort money from a dental...  Read More
Practice Data Security Policy and Standards
Every employee needs to understand his or her obligation in order to protect patient data. Employees also need clear expectations about behavior when it comes to their interaction with sensitive patient data. For that to happen, every practice should have a data security policy. The policy should...  Read More
Cyber Security for Dental Practices
The provision of healthcare is changing at a rapid pace as healthcare providers endeavor to maintain maximum efficiency while navigating the technology rich climate. As a result of the reliance on electronic data, dental offices have become vulnerable to cyber security threats. The growing volume...  Read More
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