MLMIC Dental Liability Insights

The Power of the Nudge: Maximizing National Smile Month with Consistent Hygiene Education

Dr. Renuka Rao Bijoor urges dentists to use National Smile Month to stress prevention and early dental care.

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The Verdict: Beyond the Exam Room: Bridging the Gap in Dental Care with Emmaus Ministries

Sheila Austin, R.N., Stephen Streiff, D.D.S. & Gerald Danaher, D.D.S. discuss dental care on The Verdict with MLMIC's Tammie Smeltz.

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The Unfortunate Results of “Textbook Malpractice”

Poor exams, missing consent and weak records led to severe decay, infection and a costly dental lawsuit.

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Q2 2025 “The Scope: Dental Edition” – Ensuring Clear Communication with Limited English Proficiency Patients

The Q2 2025 Scope: Dental Edition is here—download now for key legal, risk and patient care insights!

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June 2025 Events for New York Dentists!

MLMIC is supporting dental events across NY this June, from study clubs to golf outings and resident education.

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The Albany Report: New York State Enacted 2025-26 Budget

The May 2025 Albany Report covers key updates from New York’s 2025–26 Budget, including changes to the Section 18 Program, Medical Indemnity Fund and scope-of-practice laws.

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May 2025 Events for New York Dentists!

The MLMIC Dental Team is hitting the road in May 2025! Catch us at dental society events statewide.

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Case Study: Medical Issues Complicate Dental Treatment

Amid ongoing liver cancer treatment, a dental patient became frustrated with his dental care, leading to a lawsuit.

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The Verdict: The New York State Dental Foundation Brunch and the “9 to Thrive” Initiative

Tammie Smeltz chats with NYS Dental Foundation about their May 31 Brunch and "9 to Thrive" HPV awareness effort.

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Small Claims Court: A Dentist’s Guide to Navigating the Unexpected

Facing a lawsuit from a patient, even in small claims court, can be daunting. Here's what you need to know.

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