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

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...

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...

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, ...

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...

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

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...

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...

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

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...