Publications & Resources

It’s vital that dentists understand the importance of documenting consent in dentistry. The law and best practices require that informed consent be obtained before treatment begins on a patient. The failure to do so may result in malpractice liability.

When used appropriately, social media for dentists can help with business promotion, customer testimonials, reviews and more. While the benefits of using social media may be obvious, the pitfalls of its use may not be as apparent. Below are some important risk management considerations for using social media for your dental practice.

In almost every dentist’s practice, there are difficult dental patients. In this first installment in our new blog series, we will provide recommendations for treating patients who demand or abuse narcotics; are rude or threatening to the dental professionals; or are noncompliant. All patients, even difficult ones, must be evaluated and treated by their dentists until and unless they have been formally discharged from care.

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.

The newest issue of The Scope: Medical Edition, MLMIC’s risk management publication, is now available online and offers the latest health, legal, risk management and insurance information.

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.

Over the course of years of practice, a dentist may encounter an unsatisfied patient who requests a refund because of a cosmetic concern, discomfort or pain. Before granting that request, dentists should be aware of the potential consequences of that action. Our blog takes a look from a legal perspective.

Physicians and professional practices must exercise caution when offering medispa services, which can pose professional and financial risks.

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.