Effective January 1, 2026, the Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature (CDT) includes 31 new code...
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued a Notice...
When a doctor passes away and their dental practice closes, maintaining patient records remains a le...
Navigating Patient Refusal: Balancing Ethics, Care, and Practice Standards
Dentists have an ethical and legal responsibility to prioritize the "best interest" of patients. Thi...
In 2010, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a critical warning to the dental communi...
Many states require compliance with CDC guidelines regarding dental waterline maintenance and monito...
Artificial intelligence (AI) has quickly become a transformative force in many areas of healthcare, ...
When it comes to today's healthcare environment, cyber security breaches are an ongoing concern for ...
As a dental professional, your primary responsibility is to provide safe and effective care tailored...
How often should patient medical histories be updated? Below you will find some helpful tips for obt...
A fee complaint is generally the aftermath of a more significant issue with the patient’s overall sa...
When explaining a mistake or complication to a patient, it is essential to be empathetic, transparen...
Every day dentists are faced with ethical questions. You may have learned about ethical conduct duri...
The Headline – “Man Accidentally Inhales a Drill Bit During a Dental Procedure, Lodging It in His Lu...
In today's digital age, online reviews play a significant role in how patients choose their dentists...
Accidentally Losing Control of an Object into the Oropharynx
Effective endodontic charting can really be an asset if an issue arises with a root canal therapy (R...
All dental professionals are at risk of hearing loss, which poses a hazard to the profession. Many e...
Many common complications that arise after tooth extraction can be managed or prevented by giving pa...
Record Retention Policies Are Critical for Your Dental Practice
Dentist-patient relationships can end for various reasons. Patients may terminate the relationship d...
Dentistry is an imperfect science by nature. Even if you achieve perfection, a patient could still c...
Tail coverage, also known as an “extended reporting endorsement,” is extended claim reporting covera...
Patients complain about their dental care for a myriad of reasons. Common among them is misunderstan...
To avoid confusion and missteps when a representative from a state regulatory board arrives at your ...
The private dental office provides a highly effective environment for students seeking real-life pra...
When you find yourself in a situation where a patient is dissatisfied with their treatment and reque...
Under the ADA Principles of Ethics & Code of Professional Conduct1, dental ethics is composed of...
If you receive a complaint from a dental board, it is essential to respond promptly and professional...
Even when you do everything correctly, complications can arise. When responding to a complication wi...
If you're considering introducing non-traditional treatment modalities into your practice, start by ...
Dental professionals can follow the risk management tips listed below to help avoid implant placemen...
As a dentist, you may find yourself in a situation where it is best for you and the patient to part ...
Informing a patient that you've extracted the wrong tooth can be challenging, embarrassing, uncomfor...
Dentures are removable dental prostheses designed to replace missing teeth and surrounding tissues. ...
The Need for Fairness in Healthcare In a perfect world, healthcare access and provision would be fai...
Gums Dental, a solo dental practice and a “covered entity” under HIPAA, was found non-compliant with...
General dentists and prosthodontic specialists commonly perform crown and bridge procedures. Did you...
If you’ve been accused of dental malpractice or have been summoned by your State Board of Dentistry ...
In the world of dentistry, the ability to accurately diagnose oral conditions is paramount to effect...