Who Provided the Treatment? Who Made the Record Entry? Everyone in the dental office may know who treated the patient. They may also know who entered the information into the dental record. But will someone reviewing that record two or three years later be able to determine the same thing? The dental record should clearly identify both the individual who provided the treatment and the individual who made the record entry. That distinction can become particularly important when a record is...

Does your dental record include your radiographic findings? Taking a dental radiograph and documenting what you found on it are two different things. A progress note may clearly establish that bitewings, a periapical radiograph, or other diagnostic images were obtained. But does the record also document the findings you observed on those radiographs? That distinction can become important if the dental record is reviewed months—or years—later. Texas Dental Board record-keeping requirements...

Discussion will include: The Key Changes Under Texas SB 1318 - The Restrictions on Covenants Not To Compete for Texas Dentists Takeaways for Texas Dentist Employers and Getting Into a Few of the Weeds - Details You Need to Know Action Steps for Dentist Employers in Texas - What To Do Now Replacement Solutions for Texas Dentist Employers to Protect Their Practice Interests - Evaluating the Options and Practicality of Non-Compete Agreements, Non-Solicitation Agreements, and Other Creative...