This course was developed, according to New York State laws and regulations, by dentists and attorneys whose experience extends to the fields of malpractice insurance and risk management in the dental environment. (Dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants would all benefit from the information in this course). This is an OnDemand, self-guided instructional course that you can do at your own pace. At the end of this course you will have a better understanding of:
• How to protect your practice and personal assets.
• How to maintain accurate record keeping.
• What information is included in a good medical and dental history.
• Who gives informed consent and what does it include?
• Who owns dental records and how long must they be kept?
• What are the dentist’s obligations concerning confidentiality?
• When should a patient be referred; and,
• What are the benefits and mechanisms for Peer Review?New York State Dentists who complete this course will be entitled to a 10% discount on their liability premiums for a three-year period from MLMIC Insurance Company. Other companies also accept this course for a discount. You are encouraged to check with your carrier concerning the availability of any discount. If you have not completed an approved Risk Management Program within the past three (3) years, you must take this course to continue to receive your discount. At the end of this course, you will have received a certificate of completion to submit to your malpractice carrier. Registrants who complete this course will be entitled to three (3) continuing education credits. NYSDA members: This course will be applied to your CE Navigator account within 1-3 weeks. If you haven't created your account yet, visit www.nysdentalnavigator.com. New York State Dental Association is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.
ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in
identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or
endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards
of dentistry.
Concerns or complaints about a CE Provider may be directed to the provider or to the ADA CERP at
www.ada.org/cerp
Course Review Date: 8/14/23
Course Expire Date: 1/31/25
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