Publications & Resources
Get insights and guidance from MLMIC and other leading sources on medical professional liability, risk management, and more.
Get insights and guidance from MLMIC and other leading sources on medical professional liability, risk management, and more.
MLMIC to Present First of Four-Part NYSDA Webinar Series for New Dentists
Join us on February 21, 2023, for “Welcome to the Jungle,” a MLMIC presentation designed to educate dental residents and new dentists on dental professional liability insurance basics. We will explore the most frequently occurring claims seen in dentistry, common pitfalls, risk management strategies and tips for best practices to avoid pitfalls and claims.
Join Us at These February 2023 Events for Dentists in New York
We’re so excited for all these February 2023 events for dentists in New York. There is a mentoring social for students, a vendor fair at Touro College and several CME opportunities! Be sure to visit each event’s website for the most updated information and to find registration information.
A Sticky Situation: What Dentists Should Know About Vaping and Dental Health
According to the CDC, 9.1 million American adults and 2 million teenagers use tobacco-based vaping products. The e-cigarette was invented in 2003 as an alternative to smoking tobacco. Here’s what dentists should know about vaping and dental health.
NYS Dentists: Complete This NYSDA Risk Management Course for a 10% Policy Discount!
Want to brush up on your risk management knowledge and get a discount on your MLMIC policy? We encourage you to complete this free, on-demand NYSDA risk management course, sponsored by MLMIC! This course, developed according to New York State laws and regulations, is less than three hours long and will get you a 10% discount on your liability premiums for a three-year period from MLMIC!
Sign Up Now for January 2023 Events for Dentists in New York
We’re so excited for all these January 2023 events for dentists in New York. There are several officer installations and an exciting mentoring social for students, residents and new dentists! Be sure to visit each event’s website for the most updated information and to find registration information.
Case Study: Dental Jousting and a Bridge Too Far
In this case study involving dental jousting, the facts illustrate how jousting, connected with documentation issues, can lead to the settlement of a potentially defensible case. The case involves a 54-year-old female who presented to our insured for a consultation to replace old fillings and a preexisting three-unit bridge from #2-#4.
The Albany Report: Update on the Wrongful Death Bill
The latest edition of MLMIC’s The Albany Report focuses policyholder attention on updates regarding the wrongful death bill.
How to Write a Dental Patient Dismissal Letter to Properly Discharge a Patient from Care
Coming to the decision to discharge a dental patient from care is not easy. No dentist wants or enjoys doing so, but there are times in the dental-patient relationship when changing dentists is in the best interest of both the patient and the dentist.
Meet Dr. James Galati, 2022-23 NYSDA President and MLMIC Policyholder
In June 2022, Dr. James Galati took office as the 142nd president of the New York State Dental Association, the culmination of nearly 30 years of service to organized dentistry. Dr. Galati, who is a longtime MLMIC policyholder, is also an active member of the American Dental Association and the Fourth District Dental Society. We sat down with Dr. Galati to learn more about his background and his thoughts on the dental industry.
Sharing Dental Patient Reviews, Testimonials and Photos: A Legal Perspective
Having an online presence is an important part of marketing for many dental practices, but it can introduce risk management issues. In this blog, we’ll cover important considerations when sharing dental patient reviews, testimonials and photos online.