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- 2024 Risk Managment IssueWell-BeingSmall Group Practices
Behind the Mask: My Journey with Alcohol Addiction
by Julie Spaniel 6 minutes readDr. Julie Spaniel shares her road to healing and a renewed purpose In our world of dentistry, especially for those of us …
- 2024 Risk Managment IssueEmbezzlementPractice ManagementSmall Group Practices
Embezzlement in Dentistry: Discover the Simple Secret to Safeguarding Your Practice from Embezzlement
by David Harrisby David Harris 6 minutes readIt’s a safe bet 70% of you will be victims of embezzlement – more than once. This article is co-authored by David …
- 2024 Risk Managment IssueLeadershipLeadershipPractice ManagementSmall Group Practices
Navigating the Pitfalls: Understanding the Risks of Poor Leadership in Dentistry
by Emily Letranby Emily Letran 3 minutes readLeadership doesn’t always come naturally; it often requires learned skills In the world of dentistry, we wear many hats: we are clinicians …
- 2024 Risk Managment IssuePractice ManagementMarketingOperationsSmall Group Practices
Risky Business: How to Market Your Dental Practice Without Running into Legal Trouble
by Xana Winansby Xana Winans 5 minutes readplaying it fast and loose can lead to big consequences… In the eighties box office comedy Risky Business, Tom Cruise’s teenage character …
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Needlesticks: Minimizing Risk and Staying OSHA Compliant
by Leslie Canham 3 minutes readManaging a Needlestick Injury: What You Need to Know Imagine you’re working on a patient, and suddenly your employee says, “Ouch, I …
- Risk Mgmt2024 Risk Managment IssuePractice ManagementSmall Group Practices
What to Do When an Employee Faces Sexual Harassment or Domestic Violence
by Deborah McPhee 6 minutes readHandling sensitive situations may be difficult, but your leadership can make all the difference If an employee comes to you and discloses …
- 2024 Risk Managment IssueCredit Card ProcessingPractice ManagementOperationsSmall Group Practices
Charging Credit Card Surcharge Fees: Essential Insights on State and Federal Laws
by Christi Bintliff 6 minutes readHere’s what every dentist-owner needs to know As operational costs continue to rise, many practice owners are shifting the burden of credit …
- 2024 Risk Managment IssueInsuranceSmall Group Practices
Cutting Out the Middleman: The Case Against PPOs
by Jordon Comstock 4 minutes readPreferred Provider Organizations (PPOs) have long been a standard component of patient care, but they can often be more of a hindrance …
- 2024 Risk Managment IssueClinicalOral Systemic HealthSmall Group Practices
Breast Cancer, Poor Oral Health, and Chronic Gum Inflammation: Recognizing the Connections
by American Academy for Oral & Systemic Health 7 minutes readThe growing evidence between poor oral health and Breast Cancer Breast cancer is the most common malignancy among women worldwide, while poor …