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How to Utilize Instructions for Use in Infection Control

Instructions for Use (IFUs) should be included with any and every medical device that you use in your practice. Learning how to properly use and follow IFUs will aid in proper infection control. As we are rolling into 2020, improvement in infection control in...

It’s Time to Start Preventing Airborne Diseases in Dentistry – Michelle Strange

Airborne diseases in dentistry are unfortunately prevalent but preventable. Protecting yourself, your staff, and your patients from aerosols should be a priority in your practice. We are all up-in-arms about bloodborne pathogens and do everything in our power to...

Dental Compliance,Dental Regulations,Medicaid,Podcast,Record Keeping

Navigating the New Era of Dental Billing – Leslie Icenogle

Dental billing is an ever-changing process. As a dental provider, how do you stay on top of changing regulations and coding? Do you outsource your billing? Leslie Icenogle joins me today to talk about medical billing for dentistry and where it overlaps with dental...

The Toothcop’s Security Measures to Protect Your Practice

What are some of the security measures you need to have in place to protect your practice? In today’s day and age, security breaches can come from many different directions. In this episode of Talking with the Toothcop, Andrea and I will lay out some ways you can...

Medical Emergency,Podcast,Training

Be Prepared to Handle Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office

Everyone lives by the mantra that medical emergencies in the dental office will “never happen to us”. Patients certainly don’t think about that when they schedule a dentist appointment. But it is your job as a provider to be prepared for the unthinkable. Failure to...

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Data Dumpster Diving

What is Data Dumpster Diving? Data dumpster diving is a common tactic used by hackers and thieves. They sift through the trash of others in hopes of discovering confidential personal and corporate information. This tactic is often the first used in a serious intrusion...

The Importance of Dental Policies and Procedures

Today’s episode of Talking with the Toothcop is all about the fascinating topic of staying up-to-date with your equipment evaluations and dental policies and procedures. Yes, I think compliance IS fascinating! Andrea and I cover everything from blood-borne pathogens...

How to Inspect and Maintain Your Nitrous Oxide Equipment – Stephan Nugent

Do you know how to properly care for your nitrous oxide equipment? Are you properly following instructions for use (IFU) documents when cleaning your Accutron? Knowing how to properly care for your equipment—and therefore your patients—is important for their longevity...

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Response to “North Texas Dentist Fined $5,500 Over Single HIPAA Complaint”

Let me start with a shout out and thank you to the TDA Perks Program and Mr. Lee Slaton of Smart Training, LLC. The TDA Perks Program recently published an article by Mr. Slaton whereby he outlined a recent HIPAA enforcement action involving a North Texas dentist. The...

Why HIPAA Compliance with Technology is important – Nancy Sabino

HIPAA Compliance—protecting your patients’ information—NEEDS to be an important practice in your dental office. This topic is just as pressing as protecting the health of your patients and staff. Managed Service Providers (MSP) are a great way to help you...

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