Login
Create New Account
message boards
today's active topics
today's active cases
browse categories
my recent activity
my messages
my private groups
my marked threads
today's active images
today's active polls
my subscriptions
advanced message board search
message board terms of use
continuing education
ce home
view all courses
free to view
my ce certificates
my receipts
magazine
read current issue
subscribe / renew
2018 media kit
submit an article
podcasts
all podcast shows
most active podcasts
today's active podcast episodes
create / edit my podcast
classifieds
view all classified ads
submit ad
my ads
blogs
all blogs
most active blogs
today's active blog posts
create / edit my blog
news
latest news
townie news wire
events
upcoming events
townie webinars
townie meeting 2019
more
free e-books
townie choice awards
townie
®
poll
downloads
member search
advertise with us
help
programs
mentor program
student membership
townie perks
Entire Site
Message Boards
Magazine
News
Online CE
Podcasts
Blogs
Member Directory
Become a Member
Subscribe to Magazine
Sign up for Newsletter
message boards
today's active topics
today's active cases
forum categories
my recent activity
my messages
my private groups
my marked threads
my subscriptions
today's active images
today's active polls
advanced message board search
message board terms of use
What's Current
Crown Endo-Treated Molar After 20 years?
Do you trust it?
How to Restore This?
These make anyone groan, but also become creative. What have you tried that worked well?
Here are Some Tricks for More Predictable Mylar Strip Use in the Anterior
Palmers31 has some ideas to save your stomach lining.
Getting the "Loose" out of Loose Prosthodontics
Townie "velogeek" on how to get an ill-fitting denture to behave.
BruxZir Zirconia vs. Zirconia
Are you getting what you think you are? Here's the low down.
Cracked Tooth—Endo or Extract?
"jmontalbano18" is looking for ideas and fellow Townies weigh in with some great info.
Popular Categories
Endodontics -- The ENDO Files
Cosmetic Dentistry
Implantology
Practice Management & Administrative Forum
Pediatric Dentistry
CEREC Forum
Restorative Dentistry
View All
magazine
read current issue
subscribe / renew
2018 media kit
submit an article
Current Issue
New Grad Edition
Featured Articles
Howard Speaks: Stay In Your Lane!
by Howard Farran, DDS, M...
Professional Courtesy: Your Patients Are Watching—Are You?
by Dr. Thomas Giacobbi
Better Class II Composites
by Gordon J. Christensen...
continuing education
ce home page
view all courses
free to view
ce series / curriculums
my ce certificates
my receipts
my ce info
state ce requirements
claim ce credits for townie meeting 2018
Recently Added Courses
Learning to Trust Bulk Filling for Class II Restorations
Dr. David Clark
Restorative Dentistry
Dental Implants From Planning to Restoration: Working Together Wi...
Dr. Charles Schlesinger
Implant Dentistry
Anterior Implants: Emergence Profile is Important in the Esthetic...
Dr. Tim Kosinski
Implant Dentistry
Popular Categories
Cosmetic Dentistry (25)
Endodontics (32)
Howard Farran's Dental MBA (44)
Implant Dentistry (43)
Marketing (12)
Oral Medicine and Pathology (15)
Oral Surgery (13)
Orthodontics (14)
Pediatric Dentistry (11)
Practice Management (65)
View All
podcasts
all podcast shows
most active podcasts
today's active podcast episodes
create / edit my podcast
Most Recent Podcasts
New Podcast Episodes
1143 Dr. Neil I. Park DMD, FAGD, DICOI, VP of Clinical Affairs Glidewell Laboratories : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard...
howard
1 day
088 Ceramic Zirconia Implants with Zeramex and Emerginnovas Mike Foley
KCDental
1 day
Episode 54: Top Ten Trade Show Tips
Bry
2 days
classifieds
view all classified ads
submit ad
my ads
Recent Classifieds
OWN A DENTAL ASSISTING SCHOOL
Partnership > General Dentistry
2 hours
HUGE MANHATTAN PRACTICE FOR SALE
For Sale - Practice > General Dentistry
4 hours
DENTAL PRACTICE FOR SALE
For Sale - Practice > General Dentistry
4 hours
Classified Categories
For Sale - Dental Equipment (Individual) (726)
For Sale - Dental Equipment (Supplier) (146)
For Sale - Personal (17)
For Sale - Practice (1665)
Jobs Available (2010)
Office Space (116)
Seeking Dental Supplies (11)
Seeking Employment (126)
Seeking to Purchase (37)
Partnership (203)
View All
blogs
all blogs
most active blogs
today's active blog posts
create / edit my blog
blog terms of use
Most Recent Blogs
Dental Up Podcast
Keating Dental Arts
Why You Should Choose Poland for the Bes...
jasonsteel
New Blog Posts
Building Patient Retention through Honesty and Transparency with Dr. Omar Paredes DDS
Keating Dental Arts
7 hours
Land Your First Gig: 4 Common Dentistry Interview Questions to Help You Prep
jasonsteel
11 hours
What Has Changed in Sleep Apnea?
drchrisbaker
1 day
news
latest news
townie news wire
Latest News
DentiMax Now Offering Complete Cloud Solution
22 hours ago
SprintRay Announces New 3D Printer
22 hours ago
Dental Creations Announces New LED Shade Matching Light
22 hours ago
Townie News Wire
Townie News Wire: Philips
Philips introduces consumer health solutions at CES 2019 Royal Philips (Andover, MA) at CES 2019 announced a r...
Townie News Wire: Kavo Kerr
KaVo Kerr (Orange, CA) introduced OptiBond eXTRa Universal, a new two-component universal adhesive.
Townie News Wire: 3M
3M Oral Care (St. Paul, MN) and Bioclear (Tacoma, WA) formed a new partnership for dentist training and educat...
events
upcoming events
townie webinars
townie meeting 2019
Upcoming Events
Townie Meeting 2019
Celebrate 20 years of Dentaltown at Townie Meeting 2019
Scottsdale, Arizona
03/20/2019 - 03/23/2019
Townie Webinars
CE WEBCAST: Everyday Posterior and Anterior Composites
1.5 hours of live lecture CE credit
2/28/2019
CE WEBCAST: Declining Reimbursement is a Real Problem. Reverse the Trend with Your Own Membership Plan!
1.5 hours of live lecture CE credit
3/27/2019
Townie Meeting 2019
Talking Stick Resort and Casino, Scottsdale, Arizona
3/20/2019 - 3/23/2019
programs
Mentor Program
Student Membership
Townie Perks
Professional Solutions
REALscore
K&K Financial Group
more
free e-books
townie choice awards
townie
®
poll
downloads
member search
advertise with us
help
Free e-Books
Economic Perspectives in Dentistry and What They Mean For Your Pr...
Offered By: Heartland Denta...
Seven Ways to Boost Case Acceptance with Point-of-Sale Financing
Offered By: LendingUSA
Townie Choice Awards
Monthly Townie
®
Polls
Practice Management (Software)
Do you use a cloud-based practice management software?
1/25/2019
Bonuses and Incentives
As a practice owner, do you or would you offer any forms of bonuses or incentives to emplo...
12/14/2018
Periodontics
Did you take a perio-related CE course in 2018?
11/30/2018
news
latest news
townie news wire
events
upcoming events
townie webinars
townie meeting 2019
programs
mentor program
student membership
townie perks
more
free e-books
townie choice awards
townie
®
poll
downloads
member search
advertise with us
help
all blogs
most active blogs
today's active blog posts
create / edit my blog
blog terms of use
Entire Site
Message Boards
Magazine
News
Online CE
Podcasts
Blogs
Member Directory
BlogPosts
BlogPosts
Category:
Attorney Stuart J. Oberman
Displaying 1-25 of 79
1
2
3
4
Page 1 of 4
next
Employee Embezzlement - Reducing the Risk
Posted 7 days ago by
dentalattorney
in
The Overlooked Basics
|
Comments: 0
| Views: 9
Tips for Reducing the Risk of Embezzlement The practice owner should always: 1. Be involved with the front office 2. Never use or have a signature stamp in the office 3. Review lab...
Read More
Categories:
Dental Attorney
,
dental practice embezzlement
,
Attorney Stuart J. Oberman
,
dental embezzlement
,
employee embezzlement
Employee Embezzlement - Account Auditing
Posted 2/7/2019 by
dentalattorney
in
The Overlooked Basics
|
Comments: 0
| Views: 6
Tips for Monitoring Your Bank Account Your Monthly Bank Statement Always have your monthly bank statements mailed to your home address, and check for the following items: ...
Read More
Categories:
Embezzlement
,
Are You Getting Embezzled?
,
dental practice embezzlement
,
Attorney Stuart J. Oberman
,
dental embezzlement
Why Purchase an Existing Dental Practice
Posted 1/31/2019 by
dentalattorney
in
The Overlooked Basics
|
Comments: 0
| Views: 10
Purchasing a practice is a life-changing event. Below is a list of the top 6 reasons to consider purchasing an existing dental practice: 1. Experienced Staff – High performance practices generally have hardworking and well-trained staff...
Read More
Categories:
dental practice management
,
dental practice
,
buying a dental practice
,
dental practice transitions
,
Attorney Stuart J. Oberman
Creating an Emergency Management Plan
Posted 1/3/2019 by
dentalattorney
in
The Overlooked Basics
|
Comments: 0
| Views: 21
Most states dictate what your dental practice should include in their emergency management plan, including CPR certifications and external defibrillators. The first step to managing emergencies and adverse events is creating a written plan, designating staff members...
Read More
Categories:
practice management
,
Dental Emergencies
,
dental practice management
,
Dental Attorney
,
Attorney Stuart J. Oberman
Emergency Management - Recognizing Risk
Posted 12/20/2018 by
dentalattorney
in
The Overlooked Basics
|
Comments: 0
| Views: 11
Recognize patient risks to prevent unexpected emergencies. Signs of patient risk include: Patients with complicated medical histories or who are medically compromised should have treatment plans reviewed by...
Read More
Categories:
dental practice management
,
Dental Attorney
,
risk management
,
Attorney Stuart J. Oberman
Hiring New Employees
Posted 12/14/2018 by
dentalattorney
in
The Overlooked Basics
|
Comments: 0
| Views: 17
Before making the decision to hire a candidate for employment, always: Have the candidate sign an authorization form for obtaining a background check, including: Criminal History Reports Credit Reports Speak with the potential...
Read More
Categories:
dental practice management
,
Dental Attorney
,
human resources
,
Attorney Stuart J. Oberman
,
hiring employees
Office Policy Manuals
Posted 8/14/2018 by
dentalattorney
in
The Overlooked Basics
|
Comments: 0
| Views: 61
Your Office Policy Manual should include sections on: How to track work hours - no employee should be permitted to clock in or out for another employee After-hours and overtime policy ...
Read More
Categories:
practice management
,
dental practice management
,
Employee Handbook
,
Attorney Stuart J. Oberman
,
employee manuals
,
office manuals
OSHA Investigations - Know the Process
Posted 7/17/2018 by
dentalattorney
in
The Overlooked Basics
|
Comments: 0
| Views: 65
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) dedicates itself to enforcing safety and health regulations in places of employment throughout the United States. OSHA typically conducts workplace investigations without notifying employers, and an unexpected knock on the door can leave...
Read More
Categories:
practice management
,
dental practice management
,
OSHA
,
Dental Attorney
,
Attorney Stuart J. Oberman
,
OSHA Audit
Tips to Reduce Worker's Compensation Expenses
Posted 6/26/2018 by
dentalattorney
in
The Overlooked Basics
|
Comments: 0
| Views: 48
• Maintain a written safety policy.• Have ongoing safety and health training specific to each job, including whenever new substances, processes, procedures, or equipment are introduced to the workplace.• Use protective barriers to prevent skin and mucous membrane exposure when any contact with...
Read More
Categories:
practice management
,
dental practice management
,
Employment Law
,
dental practice management consultant
,
Attorney Stuart J. Oberman
,
workers compensation
Top 10 Risk Areas Checklist
Posted 6/19/2018 by
dentalattorney
in
The Overlooked Basics
|
Comments: 0
| Views: 66
1. Do you have efficient check-in and check-out procedures, including guarding the patient's protected health information, greeting patients when they arrive, and recognizing them when they leave?2. Do you have comprehensive documentation on each interaction with the patient?3. Do you regularly use...
Read More
Categories:
practice management
,
dental practice management
,
risk management
,
Attorney Stuart J. Oberman
,
dental risk management
Avoiding Malpractice Claims
Posted 6/12/2018 by
dentalattorney
in
The Overlooked Basics
|
Comments: 0
| Views: 56
Minimize your risk for dental malpractice claims by following these patient interaction tips: Be selective when choosing to take on new patients. Exercise caution with potential patients who criticize and...
Read More
Categories:
practice management
,
dental practice management
,
Dental Attorney
,
malpractice
,
Attorney Stuart J. Oberman
Steps to Reduce Data Security Breaches
Posted 5/23/2018 by
dentalattorney
in
The Overlooked Basics
|
Comments: 0
| Views: 41
Install, maintain, and update security software and hardware. Encrypt your emails, servers, and all portable devices. Make sure you have the latest versions of your software programs. Perform regular backups. Don't open unsolicited web links. Use caution when opening...
Read More
Categories:
dental practice managment
,
Data Security
,
Practice Managment
,
Dental Attorney
,
Attorney Stuart J. Oberman
Avoiding Malpractice Claims Through Documentation
Posted 5/15/2018 by
dentalattorney
in
The Overlooked Basics
|
Comments: 0
| Views: 53
Follow these 5 documentation tips to avoid future malpractice allegations: Always maintain thorough and detailed records of care, patient communication, and communication with additional providers. Create a standardized...
Read More
Categories:
practice management
,
dental practice management
,
Dental Attorney
,
malpractice prevention
,
Attorney Stuart J. Oberman
Handling Patient Complaints
Posted 5/10/2018 by
dentalattorney
in
The Overlooked Basics
|
Comments: 0
| Views: 47
· Identify one individual as the primary person to handle complaints.· Conduct staff training.· Be sure to convey concern and avoid being judgmental.· Keep your written responses concise and simple.· Maintain copies of correspondence and document conversations in...
Read More
Categories:
practice management
,
dental practice management
,
patient complaints
,
Attorney Stuart J. Oberman
,
difficult patients
Top 10 Mistakes that Dentists Make
Posted 5/2/2018 by
dentalattorney
in
The Overlooked Basics
|
Comments: 0
| Views: 100
Top 10 Mistakes that Dentists MakeIn this podcast, Stuart J. Oberman, Esq. of Oberman Law Firm breaks down the top 10 mistakes that he has seen dentists make over the course of their careers. Avoid these common legal pitfalls in the dental profession, and keep your dental practice running smoothly.
Read More
Categories:
practice management
,
dental practice management
,
Dental Attorney
,
Dental Legal Issues
,
Attorney Stuart J. Oberman
Employment Practices Liability Protection (EPL) Tips
Posted 4/24/2018 by
dentalattorney
in
The Overlooked Basics
|
Comments: 0
| Views: 33
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
Categories:
practice management
,
dental practice management
,
Dental Attorney
,
Attorney Stuart J. Oberman
,
employment practice liability
2018 Employee Manual Updates
Posted 4/17/2018 by
dentalattorney
in
The Overlooked Basics
|
Comments: 0
| Views: 94
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
Categories:
practice management
,
dental practice management
,
Dental Attorney
,
Attorney Stuart J. Oberman
,
employee manuals
The Department of Labor Audit Process
Posted 4/10/2018 by
dentalattorney
in
The Overlooked Basics
|
Comments: 0
| Views: 66
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
Categories:
practice management
,
dental practice management
,
Dental Attorney
,
Attorney Stuart J. Oberman
,
department of labor
,
#dental practice management
The Department of Labor Audit Selection
Posted 4/3/2018 by
dentalattorney
in
The Overlooked Basics
|
Comments: 0
| Views: 53
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 and...
Read More
Categories:
practice management
,
dental practice management
,
business
,
Attorney Stuart J. Oberman
,
department of labor
Employee Embezzlement: It Could Happen to You
Posted 4/2/2018 by
dentalattorney
in
The Overlooked Basics
|
Comments: 0
| Views: 49
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
Categories:
practice management
,
dental practice management
,
Dental Lawyer
,
Attorney Stuart J. Oberman
,
employee embezzlement
Top 5 Mistakes Made by Practice Startups
Posted 3/27/2018 by
dentalattorney
in
The Overlooked Basics
|
Comments: 0
| Views: 70
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
Categories:
practice management
,
Dental Attorney
,
Dental Legal Issues
,
dental practice startups
,
Attorney Stuart J. Oberman
Forensic Hiring
Posted 3/26/2018 by
dentalattorney
in
The Overlooked Basics
|
Comments: 0
| Views: 51
Forensic Hiring with Jan KellerJanice 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 dentistry,...
Read More
Categories:
practice management
,
dental practice management
,
Podcast
,
Attorney Stuart J. Oberman
,
hiring employees
Social Media Policies
Posted 3/20/2018 by
dentalattorney
in
The Overlooked Basics
|
Comments: 0
| Views: 47
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
Categories:
dental
,
practice management
,
social media
,
dental practice management
,
Attorney Stuart J. Oberman
Social Media: An Occasional HR Nightmare
Posted 3/13/2018 by
dentalattorney
in
The Overlooked Basics
|
Comments: 0
| Views: 46
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
Categories:
practice management
,
social media
,
dental practice management
,
employee termination
,
Attorney Stuart J. Oberman
Correctly Respond to a Cyber Attack
Posted 3/6/2018 by
dentalattorney
in
The Overlooked Basics
|
Comments: 0
| Views: 49
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
Categories:
practice management
,
Dental Attorney
,
cyber crime
,
cyber security
,
Attorney Stuart J. Oberman
Displaying 1-25 of 79
1
2
3
4
Page 1 of 4
next
Total Blog Activity
694
Total Bloggers
9,798
Total Blog Posts
2,618
Total Podcasts
1,175
Total Videos
Popular Categories
#bestdentalpodcast (111)
#dental (115)
#dental marketing (168)
#dental practice management (105)
#dentalmarketing (113)
#dentist (143)
#Dentistry (123)
#orthodontics (119)
Attract the Patients you want (542)
best dental marketing (156)
best dental podcast (143)
business (185)
cosmetic dentistry (113)
dental (951)
dental care (107)
dental ce (146)
dental continuing education (181)
dental financial health (246)
dental financial planning (287)
dental financial strategy (284)
dental implants (133)
dental marketing (700)
dental podcast (320)
dental practice (135)
dental practice management (546)
dental web marketing (289)
Dentaltown Learning Online (172)
dentist (165)
dentistry (454)
dentistry uncensored (522)
dr chris baker (104)
dr howard farran (529)
Dr. Robert G Tupac (209)
educational (520)
financial planning (267)
financial strategy (242)
freedom founders (240)
HIPAA compliance (103)
howard speaks (308)
Howard Speaks Podcast (204)
investing (244)
investment (250)
Jayme Amos (102)
marketing (256)
More and better patients (454)
Podcast (667)
practice management (334)
retirement (274)
Retirement Planning (256)
Social Media Marketing (120)
Blog Archive
February 2019 (98)
January 2019 (226)
December 2018 (127)
November 2018 (165)
October 2018 (160)
September 2018 (110)
August 2018 (167)
July 2018 (124)
June 2018 (147)
May 2018 (166)
April 2018 (127)
March 2018 (162)
February 2018 (107)
January 2018 (130)
December 2017 (110)
November 2017 (133)
October 2017 (127)
September 2017 (148)
August 2017 (192)
July 2017 (207)
June 2017 (191)
May 2017 (201)
April 2017 (221)
March 2017 (244)
February 2017 (168)
January 2017 (152)
December 2016 (153)
November 2016 (165)
October 2016 (183)
September 2016 (193)
August 2016 (220)
July 2016 (144)
June 2016 (198)
May 2016 (234)
April 2016 (201)
March 2016 (212)
February 2016 (201)
January 2016 (226)
December 2015 (150)
November 2015 (187)
October 2015 (177)
September 2015 (216)
August 2015 (192)
July 2015 (174)
June 2015 (146)
May 2015 (133)
April 2015 (102)
March 2015 (114)
February 2015 (97)
January 2015 (86)
December 2014 (81)
November 2014 (76)
October 2014 (84)
September 2014 (95)
August 2014 (80)
July 2014 (75)
June 2014 (72)
May 2014 (77)
April 2014 (82)
March 2014 (75)
February 2014 (62)
January 2014 (62)
December 2013 (51)
November 2013 (60)
October 2013 (59)
September 2013 (61)
August 2013 (77)
July 2013 (65)
June 2013 (58)
May 2013 (78)
April 2013 (98)
March 2013 (36)
February 2013 (3)
April 2012 (2)
March 2012 (10)
February 2012 (4)
December 2010 (1)
Dentaltown Magazine
February 2019
Read Current Issue
Subscribe / Renew
Sponsors
Townie Perks
message boards
magazine
continuing education
podcasts
blogs
classifieds
events
latest news
townie
®
poll
ebooks
townie choice awards
Company Info
contact us
advertise with us
howard farran dds, mba
privacy policy
terms of use
Site Help
Sally Gross, Member Services
Phone: +1-480-445-9710
Email:
sally@farranmedia.com
Follow Dentaltown
Mobile App
Sign up for Newsletter
Message
Error