Data Backup: What’s Your Risk Tolerance? 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. June 18, 2024 RM Matters Property and Practice Ownership Risk Management Essentials
When Disaster Strikes Your Dental Practice: Emergency Property Measures TDIC’s risk management analysts offer advice on the proper steps to take if your practice is threatened or damaged by a wildfire or other natural disaster. June 12, 2024 RM Matters Property and Practice Ownership Risk Management Essentials
Navigating Disrupted Dental Practice Operations Wildfires are increasingly a threat to homes and businesses as climate change affects the length and scope of fire season. TDIC’s risk management experts offer guidance on the essential steps to take in case of practice closure due to... June 12, 2024 RM Matters Property and Practice Ownership Risk Management Essentials
Prepare Your Dental Practice for a Perpetual Wildfire Season Wildfires are now a year-round phenomenon. TDIC urges dentists to take time to prepare their practice for wildfires and other emergencies by backing up records, securing sufficient insurance coverage and making an escape plan. June 10, 2024 RM Matters Property and Practice Ownership Risk Management Essentials
Taking Inventory to Safeguard Your Practice Thoroughly documenting your office contents ensures you have the right level of coverage and can speed up the claims process should a loss occur. June 03, 2024 RM Matters Property and Practice Ownership Risk Management Essentials
Hostility in the Dental Practice May Escalate if Left Unchecked Dental professionals deserve a working environment that is free from hostility, and practice leaders can foster a culture of respect and clear communication. Learn how to address confrontational patients or employees to keep negative experiences... May 31, 2024 RM Matters Employment and Managing a Team Patient Care and Communication Risk Management Essentials
Balance and Boundaries: Ethical and Legal Considerations When Terminating Dental Practice Employees Employee termination can be a difficult and sensitive matter, but there are times when it becomes necessary to preserve the safety, integrity and reputation of your practice. TDIC’s risk management analysts caution dental practice owners to... May 14, 2024 RM Matters Employment and Managing a Team Risk Management Essentials
Reduce Dental Employee Turnover with Improved Hiring, Onboarding Employee termination can be a difficult and sensitive matter. TDIC’s Risk Management analysts counsel that it’s better to mitigate the risks associated with termination with an emphasis on hiring and retaining high quality employees. May 10, 2024 RM Matters Employment and Managing a Team Property and Practice Ownership Risk Management Essentials
Upholding Ethical Standards When Addressing Prior Dental Treatment Approach instances of substandard work with empathy and objectivity. Gather a thorough patient history and concrete evidence before making any decisions and adhere to the ADA code of ethics. April 19, 2024 RM Matters Patient Care and Communication Risk Management Essentials
Patient Selection: An Important Risk Management Tool Patient and case selection is an essential component of a dental practice. TDIC risk management analysts explain how being selective in patients you accept into your practice helps to avoid costly risks. April 19, 2024 RM Matters Patient Care and Communication Risk Management Essentials