Publications & Resources

A panel of experts recently published new recommendations for dental treatment of caries lesions in the Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA). Dentists should take some time to review these recent guidelines and modify current practices as needed to reflect the updated recommendations.

This June 20 webinar will discuss the leading contributing factors for diagnostic errors and will offer associated risk management strategies.

Many aspects of providing quality dental care have become more challenging in recent years, and dental radiology — especially pediatric dental radiology — is no exception. However, there are associated risks specific to this modality and population that are important for dentists to keep in mind.

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

This presentation will discuss the benefits and components of value-based care, plus its impact on health systems.

This September 21 presentation will cover leading factors that contribute to medication error malpractice claims and strategies to mitigate risk.

Practicing diligent hand hygiene is a well-known principle of patient and healthcare worker safety and a standard precaution for infection prevention and control in dental practices. Hand hygiene is one of the most important steps that dental staff can take to prevent the spread of infections. Here are strategies to reduce hygiene risks in your practice.

MLMIC discusses how to mitigate risk associated with patient communication.

Using technology in your dental practice can be a great way to increase efficiency in care delivery, improve the patient experience and reduce costs to help maintain your office’s financial stability. But it’s hugely important that dentists ensure efficient and safe technology interoperability to keep patients safe and minimize liability risk. To stay vigilant and mitigate potential liability risks related to technology, read our blog for recommendations.

To mitigate risk, MLMIC examines common sources of medical errors such as medication mistakes, lack of communication and workplace distractions.