When you’ve decided your dental practice needs a different space, there are several factors you should keep in mind to help you make the right choice.
Know Your Space NeedsFirst, you should consider your space needs. Specific details that may affect the practice’s choice...
Running a busy dental practice makes it difficult to keep abreast of patient privacy laws and regulations. By recognizing frequent patient privacy violations in dental practices and knowing how to prevent them, you can safeguard both your patients and your practice. Upholding the confidentiality of sensitive medical information and ensuring patient privacy...
One of the most important steps dental practice owners can take to limit their risk of malpractice lawsuits is to be proactive about record-keeping and documentation. Keeping and organizing thorough records can help you defend yourself against dental malpractice lawsuits and investigations by your state oversight agency for alleged misconduct. In addition...
Managing debt in dentistry is a crucial aspect of financial success. Whether you recently graduated from dental school with student loan debt or purchased a dental practice, creating a plan to manage debt is a crucial aspect of success.
Debt can cause financial stress and lead to poor practice...
HIPAA is a federal law designed to protect private patient information. As healthcare providers, dental offices are legally required to fully comply with the requirements outlined in HIPAA. Unfortunately, HIPAA is complex. It can be easy to engage in practices that inadvertently leave you in violation.
HIPAA violations can...
A dental practice risk assessment is a formal review of your office’s legal, safety, and compliance practices. It evaluates how you manage patient records, how your staff follows procedures, and whether your policies meet state and federal rules. The goal is to catch problems early, before they lead to complaints, audits, or...
