Affordable Care Act for Dentists (part 1)- Deadline
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) was signed in to law March 23, 2010. Everyone is still sorting through the possible impacts and regulations that affect the Dental Office. Priority number 1: Send out the...
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Put Your Heart Into Your CPR!
The March Madness frenzy has already begun…and hearts are breaking as quickly as brackets! But, you can definitely avoid a lot of heartbreak in your practice as we also celebrate American Red Cross...
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Oops! Are You Exposed?
Now that we have unraveled the levels of oversight and exactly who has authority over the use of radiology and laser equipment within your Dental practice in our most recent post "Can Your Radiation...
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Ignoring Radiology Compliance Issues Won’t Make Them Go Away!
Wow…this has been an exhaustive radiology journey and we're entering the homestretch as we explore the final entries in "The 'Sweet 16' Of Radiology Violations." Discussing the most frequent issues I...
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They Call Me “Doctor Clean”
We're now into the first full week of May and you may not be aware but this is North American Occupational and Safety Health Week! As always, we're here to serve and protect all Dental healthcare...
View ArticleNow Is The Time For You to Have an Independent Dental Chart Audit
Sometimes we don’t want to do the things that are good for us. Dentist delay, thinking “I just don’t have the time,” or “it’s too expensive” or “I haven’t had a problem so far, why bother?” Why wait...
View ArticleEbola and Dental Compliance Guidelines
Being located in the the DFW area and in close proximity to the ever growing possibility of an Ebola outbreak, we are feeling the stress. One of our clients already had a patient walk-in saying they...
View ArticleAre your Clinical Records Good, Bad or Ugly?
I audit lots and lots of dental records. I like the challenges of auditing detailed records, as I have to pay close attention to identify potential documentation and billing issues. Unfortunately (and...
View ArticleWorkplace Violence- Active Shooter Training for the Dental Office
Is your Dental Practice prepared for an active shooter scenario? We are all reeling from the events of the past week in San Bernadino, California. No matter how it is labeled and putting politics...
View ArticleSafe Water Guidelines
Safe water to drink, bathe, cook and wash our clothing in is something most of us take for granted. Using clean water in your dental practice can be taken for granted as well! On December 14, 2016, the...
View ArticleDealing With Medical Emergencies in Dentistry – Dr. John Roberson
The most horrific thing that could happen in your dental practice is the loss of a patient’s life. Not only will you never be the same should such a tragedy occur, your practice will likely never...
View ArticleCreating Systems for Excellent Pediatric Dentistry Practice Management with...
It can be challenging to balance all of the aspects of pediatric dentistry practices. Patients, employees, industry trends, insurance requirements, and countless other areas all demand your full...
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Put Your Heart Into Your CPR!
The March Madness frenzy has already begun…and hearts are breaking as quickly as brackets! But, you can definitely avoid a lot of heartbreak in your practice as we also celebrate American Red Cross...
View ArticleWhy HIPAA Compliance with Technology is important – Nancy Sabino
HIPAA Compliance—protecting your patients’ information—NEEDS to be an important practice in your dental office. This topic is just as pressing as protecting the health of your patients and staff....
View ArticleThe Importance of Dental Policies and Procedures
Today’s episode of Talking with the Toothcop is all about the fascinating topic of staying up-to-date with your equipment evaluations and dental policies and procedures. Yes, I think compliance IS...
View ArticleBe Prepared to Handle Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office
Everyone lives by the mantra that medical emergencies in the dental office will “never happen to us”. Patients certainly don’t think about that when they schedule a dentist appointment. But it is your...
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