When accidental aspiration or ingestion of a foreign object occurs during a dental procedure, timely communication about proper post-treatment care can prevent the incident from developing into a critical event.
Properly classifying contracted employees is essential to maintaining compliance with workers' compensation regulations, protecting employees and safeguarding your practice from potential liabilities. Work closely with your local TDIC advisor...
Along with a robust cyber liability insurance policy, cybersecurity software and data backup serve as essential elements in your practice’s cyberattack prevention and recovery plan.
Maintaining robust cybersecurity in your dental practice can help prevent cyber threats. However, when it comes to mitigating the damage of an actual cyberattack, the importance of a cyber liability insurance policy cannot be overstated.
Cybersecurity is an ongoing effort. Regular training and education are crucial to keep your practice team ahead of the evolving risks.
The most common cyberthreats dental practices currently face are data breaches, malware and ransomware. Familiarize yourself and your practice team with the very real threat of cybercrime and how it could potentially occur in your practice.
Cybersecurity is no longer an optional investment; it's an essential shield against sophisticated threats targeting health care sectors, including dental practices of all sizes.
The discussions and debates during and after election season can impede productivity and create potential risks, but practice owners can take the lead by asking patients and staff to leave political discussions at the door. Establish boundaries...
More and more dental employees are working from home, particularly those who perform scheduling, billing and other administrative tasks. What are employers’ responsibilities when it comes to managing risks such as employee injuries and...
Data loss can happen to any practice, at any time, so it is critical that dentists ensure their backup systems are providing real-time protection and functioning properly.