The Use of Designated Agents in Your Practice
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The Use of Designated Agents in Your Practice

Ask yourself the following questions. Does anyone other than the dentist ever: Prepare prescriptions for controlled substances for the dentist’s signature? Read more

CDC COVID-19 INFECTION CONTROL OSHA PPE TSBDE
No More State Board Rule for COVID-19 Precautions: Now What Do We Do?

No More State Board Rule for COVID-19 Precautions: Now What Do We Do?   On 06/18/2021 the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSB...

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N2O Safety & Compliance is not Laughing Matter
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N2O Safety & Compliance is not Laughing Matter

Some states require separate credentialing for dentists and auxiliary staff for nitrous oxide administration. Typically, dentists are required to have a permit for this. Many states also require dental assistants and hygi...

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What Do You Do?
CODE OF CONDUCT COMPLIANCE TRAINING CORPORATE COMPLIANCE PLAN DEA DENTAL BOARD DENTAL LICENSE MEDICAL EMERGENCY
What Do You Do?

I put out a lot of TOP NOTCH compliance content from this blog to the podcast, "Talking with the ToothCop." I know a lot of you benefit from this content, but some of you might not know what we do....cause let's face it, ...

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Cheap Dentists Go to Jail
Cheap Dentists Go to Jail

Dentists are known for their frugality. But when does being cheap cost too much? Dentists, themselves, tell me they are cheap. Our words project our thoughts. Some...

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What is your Medical History Policy?
DENTAL BOARD DENTAL LICENSE MEDICAL EMERGENCY RECORDKEEPING
What is your Medical History Policy?

As healthcare practitioners, dentists may be the only doctor some of your patients may see. This is a great opportunity for you to connec...

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Consent Considerations
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Consent Considerations

How often do you and your staff obtain a new written informed consent for treatment? State laws vary some, but let me throw this out there.... I frequently see dentists disciplined for not having signed consent when they should have had it. Converse...

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Will Emergency Drugs Bite You in the Butt?
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Will Emergency Drugs Bite You in the Butt?

Many states require that Dentists (and even staff members) maintain current BLS, ACLS and/or PALS. Additionally, there are requirements that Dentists have and maintain suitable emergency oxygen and have emergency drugs "as a...

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Let Us Remember Those Who Courageously Gave Their Lives
Let Us Remember Those Who Courageously Gave Their Lives

Here are 7 things you may did not know about Memorial Day   1. It was originally known as Decoration Day   ...

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If You Are Buying a Dental Practice Beware of Caveat Emptor
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If You Are Buying a Dental Practice Beware of Caveat Emptor

I work with Private Equity firms as a partner in their due diligence processes. For my parts, office review and records audits, it is about identifying proficiencies and deficiencies (or what I call ‘opportunities’).  Is the office compliant wi...

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