Publications & Resources

Disposing of Paper Dental Records and Imaging: Best Practices for Dentists

While many dentists have already completely embraced the electronic dental record, some practices still find the need to dispose of paper records and imaging. The following is some general information to consider when destroying paper dental records and imaging.

HIV Confidentiality in Dentistry: Answers to Dentists’ FAQs

Dentists know the vital importance of patient confidentiality, but it’s valuable to revisit how standard confidentiality and patient protections are heightened when it comes to HIV status.

Answers to Dentists’ FAQs About Dental Records: A Legal Perspective

Whether you’re a new dentist or someone who has been practicing for years, we all know that keeping accurate and up-to-date documentation is very important. We encourage you to read our most recent blog for a deep dive into the topic of dental records and why they’re important for you and your patients.

The Importance of Patient Engagement in Medical Care

MLMIC describes how physicians, hospitals and healthcare organizations can support patient engagement through improved communication strategies.

The Importance of Properly Documenting Patient Interactions

“High quality” documentation – including physician notes that are timely, precise and complete – can promote patient safety and may limit liability exposure.

What To Do When Disaster Strikes Your Dental Office

One of the most challenging times to be a dental practice owner is right after disaster strikes. Whether the emergency is related to weather, theft, cybersecurity breaches or something else, the owner must lead the office out of the crisis while mitigating the damage as much as possible. Recovering from a disaster at your dental office is possible, especially if the owner and other office leaders are familiar with emergency response protocol ahead of time. Here are eight important steps to take after disaster strikes your dental office.

Dental Record Protocol: Before and After Disaster Strikes

It is challenging to handle dental record protocol in the event that paper or electronic records have been damaged or destroyed by floods, other types of storms or by a ransomware attack. When dental records have been damaged or lost by accident, natural disaster or criminal computer compromise, prompt and appropriate action must be taken to mitigate the damage and/or loss. Immediate remedial measures must be undertaken for the benefit of patients as well as the dentist and the practice, as these losses may involve records from many years of treatment.

Access to Records Can Strengthen Patient Engagement

After adopting 21st Century Cures Act compliance strategies, physicians say patient access to their records can lend itself to stronger engagement and higher satisfaction.

Patient Generated Health Data Requires New Protocols for Use and Documentation

Patient generated health data adds a new dimension to practice management, and it’s important to examine it from a risk management perspective, including the protocols physicians and hospitals will need to utilize the data effectively and safely.

The Importance of Security Measures that Prevent Cyberattacks on Health Systems

Despite strain caused by the pandemic, healthcare organizations must be diligent in protecting their networks and implementing measures that secure patient data.