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Category: Dentists

The Verdict: The Jury’s Out – Uncovering the Truth About Trials 

Host Tammie Smeltz, RPLU, and Roy Kaufman, Esq., explore what really influences jurors in malpractice trials and how dentists can strengthen their defense.

A Severe Infection Is Missed 

A missed infection led to life-threatening complications for a young dental patient, resulting in hospitalization, multiple surgeries and lasting scars. This case highlights the critical importance of timely referrals, thorough follow-up and clear documentation in preventing severe outcomes and mitigating liability risk.

Dental Residency: Bridging the Gap Between Professing and Practice. A Simple Guide to Risk Management and Protecting Your Future. 

In this guide, Kevin Henner, D.M.D., outlines essential risk management principles, ethical standards, and practical strategies to help residents protect their future while building a safe, successful and rewarding career in dentistry.

Drilling Down: September’s Essential Dental Reads from MLMIC

Stay ahead in dentistry with MLMIC’s hand-picked September reads. From AI-driven care to oral health’s impact on chronic disease, these curated insights cut through the noise to keep your practice informed and empowered.

The Scope: Navigating the Pitfalls of Patient Texting

MLMIC is excited to debut the first combined issue of The Scope for both medical and dental providers. The Q3 2025 edition explores the risks of patient texting, a credentialing case study, a dental case gone wrong and more.

September 2025 Events for New York Dentists

MLMIC’s Dental Team is hitting the road this September, supporting and attending events across New York. Whether at a CE seminar, membership meeting, or the World’s Fair of Dentistry, we look forward to connecting with you!

Undiagnosed Oral Cancer and a Faulty EDR System

MLMIC’s latest case study shows how a faulty EDR system and delayed follow-up led to a missed oral cancer diagnosis — underscoring the need for strong documentation, vigilance and timely referrals.

From the Heart: My Experience with a Medical Malpractice Case

MLMIC’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lombardo, opens up about his own malpractice case and the lessons learned—providing essential advice for dentists practicing in New York.

Drilling Down: Essential Dental Reads from MLMIC

From science breakthroughs to industry shakeups, this month’s Drilling Down covers it all. Discover the latest in dental research, regulatory shifts, and policy debates that could shape your practice’s future.

Drilling Down: Essential Dental Reads from MLMIC

MLMIC’s latest “Drilling Down” blog offers a curated look at recent developments in dentistry — from AI tools to GLP-1 drug effects and fluoride policy — to help you keep pace with the latest insights.