“We always take our patients' blood pressure.” That's good. But from a dental record-keeping standpoint, there is another question: Is the blood pressure actually documented in the patient's record? Texas Dental Board rules address the patient's medical history and limited physical evaluation, which includes blood pressure and pulse or heart rate. If the blood pressure was taken but the reading was never entered into the record, someone reviewing that record months—or years—later may have no...
29 days ago • 1 min read
A treatment plan may clearly show what treatment the patient ultimately selected. But does the dental record also show the recommendations and alternatives that were presented along the way? That distinction can become important when the record is reviewed months—or years—later. The final treatment plan may establish the decision. But the rest of the dental record should help establish how the dentist and patient got there. Does your treatment plan document enough? In my latest short video,...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
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...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Three pieces of information in a dental record seem almost too basic to discuss: The patient's name. The date of the visit. And the reason for the visit. Yet basic information can become surprisingly important when a dental record is reviewed months—or years—after the treatment occurred. The people reviewing that record later weren't necessarily in your office. They may be another dentist, an insurance carrier, an attorney, an expert—or the Texas Dental Board. And they shouldn't have to make...
2 months ago • 1 min read
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...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read
Reporting a Patient's Hospitalization That Occurs After Treatment: The Details of What Texas Dentists Are Required to Know and Do. Watch the Video, Take the Quiz, Earn Free Risk Management CE.
about 2 years ago • 1 min read
No one wants to have to do it, but occasionally, many dentists find themselves in a position of needing to dismiss a patient from their practice. But the majority do not do it correctly and legally. This can unnecessarily result in a Board complaint investigation and potentially, a disciplinary action. To avoid this outcome, all you need to know is TSBDE Rule 108.5 - and how to utilize it correctly. This rule will help you when you know it, and hurt you when you do not. Watch the video,...
over 2 years ago • 1 min read
legaldental.com Update Three New Videos on the legaldental.com YouTube channel To earn one free hour of State Board approved continuing education credit from watching these Risk Management videos on the legaldental.com YouTube channel, please go to https://www.legaldental.com/video-free-1hr-ce Recent video uploads Risk Management TSBDE Preliminary Investigations - The 5 Things That Can Make the Difference Between Dismissal and Discipline. Watch Video TSBDE Agreed Settlement Orders - If your...
over 2 years ago • 1 min read
legaldental.com Update Three New Videos on the legaldental.com YouTube channel To earn one free hour of State Board approved continuing education credit from watching these Risk Management videos on the legaldental.com YouTube channel, please go to https://www.legaldental.com/video-free-1hr-ce Recent video uploads Risk Management TSBDE Preliminary Investigations - The 5 Things That Can Make the Difference Between Dismissal and Discipline. Watch Video TSBDE Agreed Settlement Orders - If your...
over 2 years ago • 1 min read