Navigating AwDA Compliance: Providing Inclusive Care for Patients with Special Needs Effective communication and a basic understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act are important tools to reduce risk and improve care for patients with special needs. One call to TDIC’s Risk Management Advice Line illustrates how... September 06, 2023 RM Matters Patient Care and Communication 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
Office Closure Checklist A checklist to help minimize property damage, secure the premise and protect assets during a closure April 12, 2024 Sample Forms State Alaska Arizona California Hawaii Idaho Illinois Minnesota Montana Nevada New Jersey North Dakota Oregon Pennsylvania Tennessee Washington General Liability
Orthodontic Discussion and informed consent form for orthodontic treatment October 21, 2015 Informed Consent Chinese English Hmong Japanese Korean Russian Spanish Tagalog Traditional Chinese Vietnamese Orthodontic
Orthodontic Forms Set A full set of sample forms: early removal of braces, lack of progress and statement of satisfaction March 03, 2020 Sample Forms Alaska Arizona California Hawaii Idaho Illinois Minnesota Montana Nevada New Jersey North Dakota Oregon Pennsylvania Tennessee Washington Documentation Patient Care
Patient Dismissal Letter Contact a Risk Management Advice Line analyst for one-on-one support with a patient dismissal letter February 08, 2017 Sample Forms State Alaska Arizona California Hawaii Idaho Illinois Minnesota Montana Nevada New Jersey North Dakota Oregon Pennsylvania Tennessee Washington
New Patient Dismissals and Emergency Care Guide Best practices and considerations when dismissing a patient or withdrawing from care. November 20, 2024 Reference Guides General Liability Patient Care New
Patient Dismissals: Why, When and How Questions arise regarding if and when dentists should consider dismissing patients. Recent calls to TDIC’s Advice Line showcase the unique complexities of dismissing patients prior to completion of treatment. June 01, 2022 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
Patients First: Guidance for Retreatment When an Associate Leaves the Dental Practice Dealing with re-treatment can be a difficult issue, especially when the dentist who originally treated the patient is no longer with the practice. Put patients first and document a business associate agreement to define expectations and... January 17, 2024 RM Matters Patient Care and Communication Risk Management Essentials