HIPAA Alert: $475,000 Hit for Late Breach Notification By Jeanine Lehman, Attorney
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HIPAA Alert: $475,000 Hit for Late Breach Notification By Jeanine Lehman, Attorney

On January 9, 2017, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), announced the first HIPAA enforcement action and settlement based on the late reporting of a breach of unsecured protected health information (PHI). Presence Heal...

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Handpieces Must be Sterilized Between Patients
CDC INFECTION CONTROL
Handpieces Must be Sterilized Between Patients

The CDC has come out with guidance about handpieces and sterilization. I have always advocated sterilization of handpieces between patients and for good reason. Basically, the CDC recommends (which most if not all State Dental Boards interp...

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Medical History: Why So Important?
Medical History: Why So Important?

Knowing a patient’s full medical history is an important tool in the care and management of dental patients. This isn’t something to skim over. A patient’s medical history (including family history) contains relevant information on his/her overall h...

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FDA: No More KN-95 Respirators (and No Advanced Notice or Transition Period)
CDC COVID-19 FDA
FDA: No More KN-95 Respirators (and No Advanced Notice or Transition Period)

Is your dental office using KN-95 respirators? If yes, read on! As if keeping up with the barrage of changes in guidelines hasn’t been challenging enough throughout the COVID-19 pandemic the FDA is here to ‘help’ on...

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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

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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?
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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?
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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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