Medical Malpractice Insurance News

Congratulations! Years of hard work and dedication have paid off! You’ve completed dental school and residency training but what’s next? If you plan on practicing in New York State, there are many things to consider before you start providing dental care. Below, MLMIC shares information on seven important topics to be mindful of before you start to practice.

We hope dentists across New York will join us for these upcoming events in November 2023!

Join Suffolk County Dental Society and Anne L. Koch, DMD on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. for “Predictable Endodontic Pathways: What You Need to Know and How to Perform It”.

Calling all New York dentists! You won’t want to miss these events in September. Keep reading to find out what’s happening in your area.

Greg Hill, the executive director of the New York State Dental Association, is nearing the end of his first year in this role. MLMIC recently sat down with Greg to discuss his tenure so far, his goals for the future and the road he travelled that led him to NYSDA.

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.

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.

Membership in organized dentistry connects individual dentists to their larger dental community — across the country, throughout New York State and within local dental societies. In this letter, NYSDA President Dr. James Galati details the many benefits of participating in organized dentistry.

We are so excited to share our new rapid application for professional liability coverage! Now, new dentists can apply for coverage online in just five minutes. That’s right — less than the amount of time it takes to fill a cavity. Here’s what you need to know.

For dentists, networking provides opportunities to learn, grow your practice and develop relationships, so it’s important to know how to do so in a professional setting. Here are four ways to start networking ASAP!