MLMIC Dental Liability Insights

Hand-picked vital articles and direct links to the most relevant dental news—this is your resource for staying sharp.

It is very important that dentists, like other healthcare professionals learn the fundamentals of commencing a dental malpractice lawsuit.

A malpractice lawsuit against a MLMIC-insured orthodontist highlights a critical risk management lesson: poor recordkeeping can turn a simple case into a costly settlement. Despite experts finding little clinical merit in the patient’s claims, incomplete records, undocumented treatment plan changes, and a lack of written informed consent made the case nearly impossible to defend.

MLMIC Insurance Company is expanding its Premium Pricing Plan with the addition of a 10% credit for eligible Chinese American Dental Association (CADA) members.

The MLMIC Dental Team is ready to spring forward with many dental events on our dance cards this month. If you are attending any of them, please stop by and say hello to the MLMIC staffer(s) on hand.

The newest edition of MLMIC's publication, The Scope, is now available. This issue delivers essential insights through detailed case studies and practical risk management advice designed specifically for our medical and dental policyholders.

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.

In this edition of Open Bar, we cover the start of a typical medical malpractice action in the NYS Supreme Court. Follow the entire series to learn more about the journey of these proceedings.

MLMIC’s Dental Team is looking forward to attending events statewide this January and connecting with fellow dental professionals.