Dr. Gregory Dodd, a dentist at Saratoga Springs Family Dentistry and a MLMIC policyholder since 2003, recently announced that his practice will give $10,500 in scholarships to high school students interested in pursuing a career in dentistry. Learn more about Dr. Dodd and his passion for cosmetic, reconstructive and rehabilitative dentistry in the following Q&A.
We are excited to sponsor the New York State Dental Association annual House of Delegates meeting early this summer. The event will be held at the Hilton in Saratoga Springs, New York, on Friday, June 10 through Sunday, June 12.
Using technology in your dental practice can be a great way to increase efficiency in care delivery, improve the patient experience and reduce costs to help maintain your office’s financial stability. But it’s hugely important that dentists ensure efficient and safe technology interoperability to keep patients safe and minimize liability risk. To stay vigilant and mitigate potential liability risks related to technology, read our blog for recommendations.
While it may not always take priority as your dental career progresses, networking in dentistry provides value to you and your practice, no matter the career stage. Networking can ease and expedite a dental career at every step of the way. It's important for dentists to realize just how impactful networking can be.
Over the course of years of practice, a dentist may encounter an unsatisfied patient who requests a refund because of a cosmetic concern, discomfort or pain. Before granting that request, dentists should be aware of the potential consequences of that action. Our blog takes a look from a legal perspective.
MLMIC attorneys comment on a very complex case involving a MLMIC insured who treated a patient with a history of heroin dependency and poor dentition. The lawsuit was ultimately indefensible due to poor documentation, sloppy recordkeeping and numerous liability issues.
Be sure to register for these May 2022 events for New York State Dentists! Dental professionals are invited to join us for several upcoming in-person occasions, including a job fair and a paper shredding day. Read the event details in the blog.
The latest edition of MLMIC's The Albany Report focuses policyholder attention on the medical liability and healthcare elements of the recently enacted 2022-23 New York State budget.
While patient safety continues to be a primary focus across the healthcare continuum, increased efficiencies in the delivery of healthcare are also necessary to maintain financial stability and continuously improve the patient experience. Technologies like artificial intelligence, 3D printing, robotics, remote monitoring and nanotechnology seem to be constantly implemented or updated. Employing such technologies, and ensuring efficient and safe technology interoperability in dentistry, creates additional risk management considerations for dentists.
When dental residents finish training and are faced with their first contract, they may be overwhelmed by the amount of information to sift through. We'll help you sort through the most important elements of employment contracts and negotiations, starting from the time you are recruited.
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