This comprehensive seminar is designed for dental professionals seeking to enhance their understanding and management of risk in their practice. The course will delve into the intricacies of dealing with dental board complaints, mastering the art of clinical documentation, preparing for potential litigation, and effectively navigating through a malpractice case. Many clinical examples will be discussed highlighting what treatment may constitute malpractice. Participants will gain practical insights and strategies to mitigate risks and safeguard their professional reputation.

Meeting the infection control needs of every dental practice should not be an overwhelming process, now with SARS-Co V-2 it can be more challenging. An understanding of the applicable laws, prevention techniques and a common-sense approach can produce a simple, effective, ongoing program that protects the patients and providers alike. A review of current research will provide a scientific basis for infection control policies. Understanding the required protocols and procedures that would be evaluated during a compliance inspection will be included. The course is designed to help satisfy the annual training requirement for MOSH compliance as well as provide infection control continuing education credits required for Maryland dental re-licensure.

HIPAA compliance is both a legal and ethical necessity for healthcare professionals. Federal law requires HIPAA training, and the ADA's Code of Ethics emphasizes safeguarding patient privacy. Recent ADA News reports indicate increased OIC audits on small practices, with very tight deadlines for compliance documentation like risk assessments and policies. Non-compliance can lead to hefty fines. This program addresses these issues, updates you on Privacy and Security regulations, and provides sample HIPAA documents for compliance.

The importance of good record keeping in these litigious times cannot be understated. Poor or non-existent documentation can result in patient safety issues, as well as make the defensibility of any potential lawsuit problematic. This online course will review the principles of good documentation and offer some practical tips to help reduce your liability risk.