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If COVID has taught us anything, it’s given us clarity. The first thing you should question for 2021 is “What...
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Did you know that October is the National Substance Abuse Prevention Month? In keeping with that theme, this episode of...
Every five years, Texas conducts inspections of any practice that uses sedation. Some practices have recently undergone their initial inspections....
Water is the lifeline of your dental practice. If your dental unit waterlines are covered in biofilm, you’re in...
HIPAA security compliance isn’t talked about often in the dental community. But the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) can...
In this episode of Talking with the Toothcop, Dwight Shreve joins Andrea and I to cover some of the most-asked...
The impact of the Coronavirus is leading to heightened emotions and increased tension. I’ve been fielding a lot of phone...
Are you looking for a tax consultant for your dental practice? Do you understand the necessity of tax planning and...
Many dental practices have been sitting closed, deemed non-essential businesses during the COVID-19 crisis. Or they’ve only seen patients on...
Critical Incident Stress Management. Unless you’re in the military or a first responder, you’re likely not familiar with this terminology....
Sterilization processes are always important in dental practices to protect your staff and your customers. During the Coronavirus pandemic, everyone...
Leadership in dentistry is severely lacking in this day and age. I’m not talking about governing bodies—but dentists who are...
We can all agree, things are going badly right now. Times are tough. This podcast is a group effort- an...
Have you considered adding a dental membership plan to your practice? Have you looked at the pros and cons but...
While it’s a phrase straight from the mouth of Paul Blart: Mall Cop, it holds true—Safety never takes a holiday....
In this special Q&A episode of Talking with the Toothcop, Jacque and I will tackle questions we’ve been receiving from...
Dental insurance billing is something many dental offices struggle with because it can be so complex. When do you bill?...
Instructions for Use (IFUs) should be included with any and every medical device that you use in your practice. Learning...
Airborne diseases in dentistry are unfortunately prevalent but preventable. Protecting yourself, your staff, and your patients from aerosols should be...
Dental billing is an ever-changing process. As a dental provider, how do you stay on top of changing regulations and...
What are some of the security measures you need to have in place to protect your practice? In today’s day...
Everyone lives by the mantra that medical emergencies in the dental office will “never happen to us”. Patients certainly don’t...
Today’s episode of Talking with the Toothcop is all about the fascinating topic of staying up-to-date with your equipment evaluations...
Do you know how to properly care for your nitrous oxide equipment? Are you properly following instructions for use (IFU)...
HIPAA Compliance—protecting your patient’s information—NEEDS to be an important practice in your dental office. This topic is just as pressing...
You’re probably listening to this podcast because you know the importance of compliance standards in the dental practice. We want...
Compliance and risk management in your dental practice should be of the utmost importance. We have a responsibility to our...
The topic of infection control in dentistry is important and should be at the forefront of your mind when it...
Your integrity is a critical aspect of your reputation as a dental professional - are you doing everything you can...
Do you ever find yourself fascinated and terrified by a case of dental embezzlement? I’ll admit it - I find...
Let’s face it - expired medical equipment and expired drugs are NOT the sexiest of topics to cover, but it...
Do you really need legal representation shortly after a patient death or hospitalization? While it’s a scenario that no dentist...
Is your dental office using the best methods for securing patient information? When was the last time you reviewed your...
Let’s face it; you never can be too careful when it comes to writing prescriptions and taking into account all...
We’ve got a whole line up of super sexy topics to cover, from safety data sheets and safe injection practices...
When was the last time you addressed dental waterline maintenance at your office? Are you aware of the increased challenges...
Have you ever been tempted to respond to patients who had a negative experience and have taken to the internet...
Every year fines are levied against well-meaning, hard-working individuals in dental practices all across the country. Nobody wants to do...
We like to have fun on these podcast episodes - which you’ll hear in this recording - but dental regulatory...
In this episode of Talking With the Toothcop, I interview Santosh Patel, founder, and president of Complete Specialty Solutions, a...
Successfully keeping dental records goes beyond preventing lawsuits and insurance headaches. It’s necessary to provide excellent patient care and operate...
The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners has released new regulations regarding nitrous oxide delivery. These regulations are going to...
Keeping data secure is essential for operating an efficient 21st-century dental practice. On this episode of Talking With the Toothcop,...