Dentists in Texas must renew their license every two years, or risk it cancelling after one year, making it illegal to practice. Reinstating a cancelled license may require applying anew and retaking exams, and practicing without a license is...
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Learn how the Anti-Kickback Statute applies to dental practices and how to avoid illegal referral arrangements that can trigger audits and penalties.
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By Duane Tinker – The Toothcop Dental Compliance Consultant | Former Investigator | Medical Emergency Preparedness Advocate | NREMT Read more
By Duane Tinker – The Toothcop Dental Compliance Consultant | Former Law Enforcement Investigator | Guardian of Ethical Dentistry
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Part two of our written informed consent series focuses on signatures. Best practice is to have patients sign the written informed consent on the date of treatment. The consent also may be signed during an earlier treatment planning appointment. However, if a signif...
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Topic: Syncope Objective: To prepare and evaluate the dental office staff's ability to promptly recognize and manage a case of syncope, ensuring immediate and appropriate response to this medical emergency. Read more
Emergency preparedness is an integral aspect of dental practice. While the primary focus of any dental office is patient care, ensuring the safety and well-being of both patients and staff in the event of a crisis is equally vital. One effective way to achieve this is throu...
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