Health History Guidelines Best practices and considerations for health history form intake, review, and updates December 07, 2023 Reference Guides General Liability Patient Care
Hidden Dangers: Ethical and Legal risks of Audio and Video Recording in the Dental Office The recording of conversations between dentists and patients can pose significant risks to dental professionals, including potential HIPAA violations, loss of control over the use of the recording and legal issues related to consent. Dentists... June 01, 2023 RM Matters Property and Practice Ownership Risk Management Essentials
Hiring or Becoming an Associate Expert guidance and best practices for taking on an associate or becoming an associate June 30, 2023 Reference Guides Employment
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
How a sustained A rating can reflect your insurance company’s strength Ratings, recommendations and reputation all impact dentists’ confidence in their insurer. An A rating from AM Best is a key indicator of strength and stability. February 16, 2024 News Featured
Image Release Form for a patient's consent and liability release for the practice to use their photos and videos October 23, 2015 Sample Forms Alaska Arizona California Hawaii Idaho Illinois Minnesota Montana Nevada New Jersey North Dakota Oregon Pennsylvania Tennessee Washington Documentation General Liability
Implant Placement Discussion and informed consent form for implant placement October 21, 2015 Informed Consent Chinese English Hmong Japanese Korean Russian Spanish Tagalog Traditional Chinese Vietnamese Implants
Implant Restorations Discussion and informed consent form for implant-supported restorations October 21, 2015 Informed Consent Chinese English Hmong Japanese Korean Russian Spanish Tagalog Traditional Chinese Vietnamese Implants
Improving Patient Safety with a Timeout Policy Patient safety remains a top priority for practice owners and dental teams; however, the dental office can often be a fast-paced working environment with various distractions that can impede best safety practices. Dental teams should be reminded... July 01, 2021 RM Matters Patient Care and Communication Risk Management Essentials
In Case of Emergency, Preparedness Is Key In dentistry, optimal patient safety exists when all members of the dental team actively work together to ensure the well-being of each patient. When a crisis does arise, a prepared team is an effective team. October 11, 2022 RM Matters Patient Care and Communication Risk Management Essentials