Risk Management and Record Keeping. by Mr. Jeff Tonner

Dentists can expect three to five legal actions in a career. This course will explore a proactive approach to preventing legal actions. The profile of a typical dental malpractice patient will be discussed as well as the four areas where dental malpractice insurance companies pay out the largest settlements and more. This course is an essential educational tool for any dentist who’s serious about reducing his or her malpractice risk. Upon completion of this course, you should be able to: Discuss a proactive approach to preventing legal actions; Review profile of a typical dental malpractice patient; Explore four areas where dental malpractice insurance companies pay large sums; Discuss what data must be included in progress-note entries.