The Status of Your Hygienist’s License Matters!
The Status of Your Hygienist’s License Matters!

By Laura Diamond, Attorney Do you regularly check the status of your dental hygienist’s license? Specifically, do you know when it expires?  The validity of a hygienist's license is important because the dentist for whom th...

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Water Quality Essentials for Dental Offices: From Sterilizers to Handpieces
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Water Quality Essentials for Dental Offices: From Sterilizers to Handpieces

Written by Dental Compliance Specialists, LLC The sterilizer may be the most essential equipment you own in your dental practice. The machine effectively sterilizes dental instruments and equipment; it needs a particular wa...

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Real Compliance Cases: Medicaid Informed Consent
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Real Compliance Cases: Medicaid Informed Consent

Dr. Janis called me a few weeks ago. He went through a ‘routine’ Medicaid audit from the OIG. He has been audited before and it went by without a hitch. This time, however, the audit is resul...

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Navigating the Nuances of Medicaid Documentation in Dentistry
Navigating the Nuances of Medicaid Documentation in Dentistry

In the dental profession, meticulous Medicaid documentation is more than a routine task; it’s a pivotal component of practice management that ensures the delivery of high-quality care, the integrity of audit processes, and the fluidity of payment syste...

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Guide to Dental Medicaid Claims and Appeals
Guide to Dental Medicaid Claims and Appeals

Navigating the complexities of dental Medicaid can be a daunting task for dental professionals. Understanding the nuances of claims and the appeals process is essential for the efficient operation of dental practices serving Medicaid patients. This gui...

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Documentation Essentials for Dental Medicaid Services
Documentation Essentials for Dental Medicaid Services

Navigating the requirements for Medicaid in the dental industry can be as intricate as the procedures you perform. Proper documentation is the cornerstone of ensuring that services provided to Medicaid patients are compliant, reimbursed, and well-manag...

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What Happens If You Overdose a Patient on Epinephrine?
What Happens If You Overdose a Patient on Epinephrine?

Written by Duane Tinker, NREMT Epinephrine is commonly used in dental settings to manage severe allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis. However, administering too much can have a range of consequences, particularly affectin...

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Navigating the ePHI Maze: Vendors, Business Associate Agreements, and How to Keep It All Straight
Navigating the ePHI Maze: Vendors, Business Associate Agreements, and How to Keep It All Straight

Written by Duane Tinker (aka the Toothcop) So, you've got Electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) to deal with, and it's like navigating a maze. ePHI is healthcare information in electronic form, and it's governed by the HIPA...

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