Management of Malpractice Risk in Dental Practice 3rd Edition

Course overview

If a compromised outcome of care is suspected to have been caused by the negligence of the providing dentist and/or his or her staff, a malpractice suit may arise. Negligence in the dental office is generally preventable. The third edition of this Guide reviews nine areas where malpractice claims most often arise against a dental practitioner. Discussions of each area include the common reasons for compromised outcomes of care and straightforward, concise guidance to prevent them. The importance of appropriate informed consent, "time-outs" before initiating therapy and accurate records are outlined. Review of this Guide by all office personnel will assist in providing due care during dental therapy.