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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.

An unaddressed language barrier and lack of documented informed consent resulted in a malpractice lawsuit and settlement after a routine extraction led to complications.

Treating physicians may receive attorney requests to discuss a patient’s condition, even if they’re not named in a lawsuit. Known as Arons interviews, these requests require a specific patient authorization and follow strict legal guidelines. In this month’s Open Bar, MLMIC experts are breaking down when and how to respond to these requests so you can navigate the process confidently.

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 Springs, New York, asking if […]

During National Smile Month, Dr. Renuka Rao Bijoor highlights the power of the preventive nudge. By consistently reinforcing simple oral hygiene habits and educating patients on the value of early and regular dental care, dentists can help stop problems before they start.

In the latest episode of MLMIC’s The Verdict, host Tammie Smeltz interviews Sheila Austin, R.N. from Emmaus Ministries and volunteer dentists Stephen Streiff, D.D.S. and Gerald Danaher, D.D.S. about their mission to provide essential dental care to Syracuse’s underserved population.

Inadequate exams, poor documentation, and missing informed consent resulted in severe dental problems and infection for a patient, leading to hospitalization and, ultimately, a costly lawsuit. This case underscores the vital importance of thorough record-keeping and clear communication in dental care to protect patients and providers alike.

The Q2 2025 issue of The Scope: Dental Edition is now online — featuring key updates on patient communication, legal risks and infection control. Download now for the latest insights.

June is packed with exciting dental events across New York, and MLMIC is proud to be part of the action! From sponsoring Study Clubs and social gatherings to providing educational presentations and teeing off at golf outings, we’re supporting our dental community all month long. Read on to see where we’ll be and how you can join us.

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.