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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...

911, What's Your Emergency? It is not a matter of ‘if’, but which (and how severe) a medical emergency will occur in yo...

There is no need to be afraid of using controlled prescription drugs legitimately but do take time to learn the rules and regulations and periodically evaluation your practice for compliance with controlled substance rules and regulations. Implement...

I tell all my clients to devise a system to track their credentials and their team members' as well....all of them. Dentists can be disciplined by their state Dental Board, disqualified by insurance companies, excluded fr...