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Risk Management for Dentists

Proactively addressing risk in your dental practice may help you avoid claims in the future. Our risk management teams and resources can help.

Find Your Risk Areas

Your dental practice’s needs are as different as your patients’ needs.

We believe risk management solutions should meet your unique concerns as a dentist. Our goal is to provide you with the knowledge, skills and tools to enhance productivity, improve patient safety, reduce practice risks, and help avoid claims against your dental practice.

Dental Forms Library A selection of forms you may need for your practice. Contact Us We’re here to answer your risk questions and discuss your concerns. Call the Risk Management Hotline at 1-844-208-7847 or contact us via email. Webinars Access our exclusive webinars on essential topics such as avoiding communication breakdowns, cyber liability and more. Business Associate Agreement (PDF) Download the Professional Solutions' Business Associate Agreement regarding the HIPAA privacy rule. Dental Insights Published quarterly, this valuable resource provides you with case studies, information on current issues, and trends impacting dentists. Dental Practice Risk Management FAQs Get the answers to the risk-related questions we most commonly hear. Risk Management Checklist for Dental Practices Pinpoint malpractice weaknesses in your practice with our 10-question checklist.

Risk Management Articles

Should You Apologize After an Unexpected Outcome? Should You Apologize After an Unexpected Outcome? Article | Resources & Articles Does an apology to a patient indicate guilt? Here's what to do the next time you want to say sorry. Defective Instrument Results in Scarring Defective Instrument Results in Scarring Article | Dental Insights A patient sues after the dentist's handpiece overheated and left a burn on her lip. Who's to blame—the dentist, or the handpiece manufacturer? Occurrence vs. Claims-Made Policies Occurrence vs. Claims-Made Policies Article | Dental Insights Malpractice insurance is vital to protect your practice, livelihood and reputation. When choosing coverage, you need a policy that fits your individua... Case Studies: Red Flags with Billing Case Studies: Red Flags with Billing Article | Dental Insights Not only does your patient refuse to pay their bill, they also file a claim. What happens next?

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Risk Management information provided is offered solely for general information and educational purposes. It is not offered as, nor does it constitute, legal advice or opinion. Neither does this information constitute a guideline, practice parameter or standard of care. Refer to your state and federal guidelines or your specialty society for information specific to your practice location. Consult your attorney for any legal advice.