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Dr. Don Safferstein is a dedicated and compassionate dentist who has been serving the Bronx community for many years. A member of the Bronx County Dental Society and longtime MLMIC Dental policyholder, Dr. Safferstein is well known for his commitment to giving back to the community. His volunteer work with the Dental Lifeline Network is a testament to his passion for volunteerism.

Whether you’re a new dentist or someone who has been practicing for years, we all know that keeping accurate and up-to-date documentation is very important. We encourage you to read our most recent blog for a deep dive into the topic of dental records and why they’re important for you and your patients.

Join us on February 21, 2023, for “Welcome to the Jungle,” a MLMIC presentation designed to educate dental residents and new dentists on dental professional liability insurance basics. We will explore the most frequently occurring claims seen in dentistry, common pitfalls, risk management strategies and tips for best practices to avoid pitfalls and claims.

We’re so excited for all these February 2023 events for dentists in New York. There is a mentoring social for students, a vendor fair at Touro College and several CME opportunities! Be sure to visit each event’s website for the most updated information and to find registration information.

According to the CDC, 9.1 million American adults and 2 million teenagers use tobacco-based vaping products. The e-cigarette was invented in 2003 as an alternative to smoking tobacco. Here’s what dentists should know about vaping and dental health.

Want to brush up on your risk management knowledge and get a discount on your MLMIC policy? We encourage you to complete this free, on-demand NYSDA risk management course, sponsored by MLMIC! This course, developed according to New York State laws and regulations, is less than three hours long and will get you a 10% discount on your liability premiums for a three-year period from MLMIC!

We’re so excited for all these January 2023 events for dentists in New York. There are several officer installations and an exciting mentoring social for students, residents and new dentists! Be sure to visit each event’s website for the most updated information and to find registration information.

In this case study involving dental jousting, the facts illustrate how jousting, connected with documentation issues, can lead to the settlement of a potentially defensible case. The case involves a 54-year-old female who presented to our insured for a consultation to replace old fillings and a preexisting three-unit bridge from #2-#4.

The latest edition of MLMIC’s The Albany Report focuses policyholder attention on updates regarding the wrongful death bill.

Coming to the decision to discharge a dental patient from care is not easy. No dentist wants or enjoys doing so, but there are times in the dental-patient relationship when changing dentists is in the best interest of both the patient and the dentist.