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#51: Independent Contractor & Malpractice with Michael Davis
This week we learn from Michael Davis DDS, who has published articles on independent contractorships, and has testified as an expert witness on many malpractice cases. He shares the dangers of employers wanting to classify you as an IC, and explains why it's almost ALWAYS incorrect to do so! Dr....  Read More
Anti-Harassment Complaint Procedures (Dental Law Radio)
A written anti-harassment procedure can you help tremendously in the event that you ever receive a letter from the EEOC or from an attorney representing an ex-employee alleging sexual harassment. Stuart Oberman explains why it is important to have a written anti-harassment complaint procedure, and...  Read More
With so many updates and changes for the new COVID back-to-work dental office protocols, it’s hard to keep up!  This is an important read for all Michigan Dental Practice Owners:  Did you know that the  that will be a required mandate through at least October 2021.   (per MI OSHA Law: , 1974 PA...  Read More
Your Business at Risk from "Supply-Side" Attacks.
A Cyber Parable:  Imagine you are a chicken rancher. Your chicken are free-range, no antibiotics, and (most importantly) hypo-allergenic. So, people with egg allergies can use your eggs to make cookies and other goodies. If they ever inadvertently eat store bought eggs they would die. You can see...  Read More
David Phelps – Are Your Limiting Beliefs Limiting Your Freedom?
Podcast Episode #336: David Phelps – Are Your Limiting Beliefs Limiting Your Freedom? Episode #336: Dentist Freedom Blueprint Podcast David Phelps – Are Your Limiting Beliefs Limiting Your Freedom? Lately, it is hard to feel optimistic about the state of our country, and I feel as though there...  Read More
Here Comes the Government! Are You Prepared for a Medicaid Audit? (Dental Law Radio)
In the last few months, there has been a significant government crackdown on Medicaid fraud. Although your practice may not have engaged in any malicious activity, an audit can uncover poor recordkeeping which can turn into an expensive and painful experience. Stuart Oberman discusses the problem...  Read More
Sound Too Good to Be True.  It Probably Is
The Sting:  The US and Australian FBI agencies, in collaboration with an international group of police departments from 16 countries, executed an immense sting operation on the international crime syndicate, arresting over 800 people and counting.  This is by far the most successful sting operation...  Read More
How to Respond to Negative Online Patient Reviews (Dental Law Radio)
  Practice owners work hard to create a great patient experience, however, negative online patient reviews can still happen. Stuart Oberman weighs in on how practice owners should respond if and when this happens.   Read More
You Are Being Stalked
Somebody Is Watching You:  Imagine that there is someone following behind you day and night, watching and writing everything you do into his notebook.  Now, imagine that his cohort is doing the same thing to your spouse.  But it doesn’t stop there, they are also following your children.  They take...  Read More
OSHA Issues COVID-19 Standards for Health Care Employers
On June 10, 2021, the first nationwide emergency workplace safety rule, requiring health-care employers to protect workers from occupational exposure to COVID-19 has been published on OSHA’s website. The Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) released on June 10, 2021, only applies to the health-care...  Read More
2021 Internal Audit Checklist (Dental Law Radio)
Making sure your HR policies and procedures are updated is essential to all dental practice owners. Host of Dental Law Radio, Stuart Oberman, offers a checklist that all dental practices should be reviewing in order to protect their practice and its employees. Some key areas of concern include...  Read More
Overview of Potential Employer Violations (Dental Law Radio, Episode 8)
Host Stuart Oberman discusses potential employee violations you might be violating without knowing. Many employers fail to include cell phone and social media use policies in their employee manuals, along with many other things. Mr. Oberman covers the basic questions employers may have, and covers...  Read More
Play Leadership Baseball for a Winning Team Dental Season!
As mentioned in , this month we’re playing baseball, specifically, leadership baseball.  You, the dentist, are the owner of this team, which we will call “Team D” (for dental).  You purchased Team D with a boat-load of money, time, and sweat by graduating dental school and purchasing or buying into...  Read More
Employers React to Workers Who Refuse a COVID-19 Vaccination
As COVID-19 vaccines become readily available, many employers are still wondering if they can require employees to get vaccinated, and what they can do if an employee refuses to get vaccinated. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has produced some guidance in this area. Employers may...  Read More
How to Avoid HR Problems (Dental Law Radio, Episode 6)
Covid-19 has changed many things for dental practice owners, including altering HR practices and procedures. The issues, regulations, and consequences of non-compliance are more complicated now than ever. Host, Stuart Oberman reviews the "must have" process needed to avoid HR problems.  Read More
The WealthAbility Show Episode #86 - Protecting Yourself Against the New IRS w/ Scott Michel
The WealthAbility Show - Protecting Yourself Again The WealthAbilityShow #86 - Protecting Yourself Against the New IRS w/ Scott Michel President Biden wants to double the IRS’s workforce in an attempt to crack down on tax cheats. Tax attorney, Scott Michel, joins Tom to discuss how business...  Read More
Should My Staff Be Independent Contractors? (Dental Law Radio, Episode 5)
  On this episode of Dental Law Radio, host Stuart Oberman discusses the question of whether to classify workers as independent contractors or not. The US Department of Labor released new guidelines that clarify standards of classifying workers as employees or independent contractors, and the dos...  Read More
Episode #39: Paul Edwards, CEO & Co-Founder of CEDR HR Solutions
Not only does he have better hair than me but Paul is an HR expert.  We discuss all things HR, laws, office culture, and the importance of having a rock-solid office policy handbook. Go to to find their promo offer of Mention Deals for Dentists and get $700 off our handbook with a 2-year...  Read More
#11 Big Lessons Learned While Navigating A Crisis With Samantha Leonard
Samantha Leonard is the co-founder of Stream Dental HR, a company that helps dentists build, develop and grow their team by building and implementing HR systems that help ensure a thriving business and incredible culture. She’s been busy over the past few months helping clients navigate through the...  Read More
 You don’t have to fall victim to these new age , if you simply connect a few more imperative dots…  The ADA did a great job to provide it’s ADA Tool Kit that laid the ground rules for: which PPE to wear, how to set up social distancing, patients & employee screening & new Covid Infection Control...  Read More
Why Dentists Should Pay Attention to the HIPAA Privacy Rule Changes
Consideration of provider burden “Some of the proposed changes could inconvenience patients, take time away from patient care, disrupt schedules, or overburden dental offices,” ADA President Daniel J. Klemmedson, D.D.S., M.D., and Executive Director Kathleen T. O’Loughlin, D.M.D., said in their...  Read More
How to Mitigate the Risk of Lawsuits (Dental Law Radio, Episode 4)
Host Stuart Oberman covers the basic internal procedures necessary to mitigate the risk of lawsuits in a dental practice.  It starts with a carefully drafted employee handbook (and no, not the years-old version collecting dust which you haven't looked at in years.)   Read More
Excess Consideration
Ever wonder what hidden provisions lurk inside your lease, waiting to bite when you least expect it? An increasingly common problematic provision is “excess consideration,” where a landlord may obligate you to hand over whatever you make from the sale of your practice. In this episode Joe McGregor...  Read More
Whistleblower Employees (Dental Law Radio, Episode 3)
  On this edition of Dental Law Radio, Stuart Oberman discussed problem employees who file complaints with OSHA and HIPAA, the preemptive actions a practice owner should take, how to handle the situation once a complaint has been filed, and much more.   Read More
304: Dr. Vicky Athanasiou | SMILEHOUSE
Listen to the full episode on The Dental Marketer podcast. You can find this podcast wherever you listen to podcasts or here: . This is a HOT TOPIC right here . I'm curious... has this ever happened to you? . If so, let me know how it made you feel by dropping a comment. . In this episode we talk...  Read More
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