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Category: Dentists

Don’t Miss These May 2022 Events for New York Dentists

Be sure to register for these May 2022 events for New York State Dentists! Dental professionals are invited to join us for several upcoming in-person occasions, including a job fair and a paper shredding day. Read the event details in the blog.

Medical Liability and Healthcare Measures in the 2022-23 New York State Budget

The latest edition of MLMIC’s The Albany Report focuses policyholder attention on the medical liability and healthcare elements of the recently enacted 2022-23 New York State budget.

Technology Interoperability in Dentistry: How to Ensure Tech Works for You

While patient safety continues to be a primary focus across the healthcare continuum, increased efficiencies in the delivery of healthcare are also necessary to maintain financial stability and continuously improve the patient experience. Technologies like artificial intelligence, 3D printing, robotics, remote monitoring and nanotechnology seem to be constantly implemented or updated. Employing such technologies, and ensuring efficient and safe technology interoperability in dentistry, creates additional risk management considerations for dentists.

Making Sense of Your First Employment Contract After Dental Residency

When dental residents finish training and are faced with their first contract, they may be overwhelmed by the amount of information to sift through. We’ll help you sort through the most important elements of employment contracts and negotiations, starting from the time you are recruited.

Your Dental Patient Doesn’t Take Your Advice. What Now?

Throughout their years of practice, dentists will occasionally encounter a dental patient who refuses to take their professional advice. So, what is the best course of action for dentists to both prioritize patient safety and minimize liability?

April 2022 Events for New York State Dentists

There are lots of exciting events coming up for dentists this April 2022! In this blog, find information about the Greater Long Island Dental Meeting, the Bronx County Dental Society job fair, several educational webinars and the long-awaited dental society officer installations. We hope you can attend some of these events.

Talk Studio: Limiting New Patients To Those Vaccinated Against COVID-19

A new episode of MLMIC’s “Talk Studio” features a conversation on limiting new patients to those vaccinated against COVID-19.

What Dentists Need to Know About the 21st Century Cures Act

The 21st Century Cures Act was signed into law back in 2016, and there are now certain milestones approaching that dentists must be ready to meet. By and large, the Cures Act has a greater impact on medical practices, but there are certain aspects of the law that matter for dental practices, as well.

Updates to COVID-19 Guidance for Dental Practices as of February 2022

With the continued impact of COVID-19 around the United States, it is important that dentists stay up to date on the latest guidance from the CDC, OSHA and the ADA. Here are the updates you should know about to keep your dental practice safe and in compliance with health recommendations, as of February 2022.

The Important Connection Between Oral and Heart Health

Did you know that oral health and heart health appear to be connected? Over the past few years, a handful of studies have investigated the correlation between oral hygiene indicators and heart health. Although these studies were not able to answer the question of causality, several found significant associations that highlight the importance of good oral health in maintaining good heart health.