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Category: Dentists

Open Bar: Dental Malpractice Depositions in New York State Supreme Court

For most dentists, a deposition is unfamiliar territory, even if you’ve been through one before. The stakes are high. Your sworn testimony may be used at trial to test your credibility, and a single misstep in tone or content can have lasting consequences. Read the full guide and go into your next deposition with confidence.

What New Dentists Should Look for in an Associate Position After Residency

Originally published in July 2025 By Gregory P. Dodd, DDS, FAGD When I took my first job as an associate, I didn’t even know I had applied. It was 2004, and I was racing through the halls of Columbia University, College of Dental Medicine, when I got a call from a dental office in Saratoga […]

June 2026 Events for New York Dentists

As summer approaches, event season starts to wind down. But at MLMIC Dental, June is still quite active. If you are attending any of the events below, please look for our MLMIC Dental team members, say hello and learn more about what MLMIC can do to help save money on your dental professional liability insurance […]

Drilling Down: Essential Dental Reads from MLMIC

Cut through the noise with us and find the insights that truly impact your daily life as a dentist. In this month’s Drilling Down, you can find advice for new dentists navigating the private practice landscape, updates to ADA guidelines for e-cigarettes, sedation and anesthesia, and AI innovations in dental care.

An Urgent Message From MLMIC’s Chief Medical Officer, John Lombardo, MD, FACS

Please be aware that healthcare providers are the target in an ongoing scam. Individuals pretend to be from the DEA or pretend to be State and/or Federal officials. In many cases, the caller alleges an infraction that would compromise the healthcare provider’s medical license.

Drilling Down: Essential Dental Reads from MLMIC

How do you cut through the noise to find the insights that truly impact your daily practice? At MLMIC, we understand this challenge. That’s why we’re bringing you a hand-picked selection of vital articles, offering clear, concise summaries and direct links to the most relevant industry news and analysis. Consider this your go-to resource for staying sharp and well-informed.

May 2026 Events for New York Dentists

Oh, the places we’ll go! The MLMIC Dental Team’s calendar is overflowing with events during May and we’re all looking forward to seeing our valued members of the New York Dental Community. Check out where we’ll be and please say hello if you are there too!  On May 1st, MLMIC will be attending at the Fifth […]

Open Bar: A Dental Malpractice Action in New York State Supreme Court

Part 2: Pre-Answer Motions and Discovery Continuing the series on the course of a medical malpractice action in New York State Supreme Court, we left off with the discussion of pleadings. This blog will continue the discussion and address pre-Answer motions to dismiss and discovery following joinder of issue. As we discussed in our last […]

Drilling Down: Essential Dental Reads from MLMIC

We’re bringing you a hand-picked selection of vital articles, offering clear, concise summaries and direct links to the most relevant industry news and analysis. Consider this your go-to resource for staying sharp and well-informed.

Commencing a Dental Malpractice Lawsuit

It is very important that dentists, like other healthcare professionals, understand the ins and outs of a malpractice lawsuit. This article will provide important information regarding the fundamentals of a dental malpractice lawsuit.