Practice Management

Romance, risks and regret: The drama of interoffice dating

Outside the workplace, romance may know no bounds. But, if an office romance ends badly, the collateral damage could be much more than you or your practice’s reputation can afford. See case studies and get guidance.

December 7, 2021 |Employment Practices, News Articles, Practice Management

Romantic relationships with patients: Your obligation as the employer

Is it ever okay to date patients? The unqualified answer is simply no. When it comes to matters of the heart, however, objectivity can be compromised. Read a case study from The Dentists Insurance Company, and learn steps you can take as a practice owner.

November 2, 2021 |News Articles, Patient Care, Practice Management, Risk Management/TDIC

Ransomware on the Rise: Steps To Protect Your Practice and Systems From Cyber Disruption

When a cyberattack hits, your practice comes to a screeching halt. A compromised system can mean no access to schedules, billing or patient records. Learn how to proactively protect your systems, prevent cyber incidents and responsibly respond to a ransomware attack.

October 1, 2021 |News Articles, Practice Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management/TDIC

Saving time and staying safe with paperless documentation

Analysts who answer The Dentists Insurance Company’s Risk Management Advice Line field thousands of calls about practice challenges — many of which are related to navigating paper and digital documents.

September 2, 2021 |News Articles, Practice Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management/TDIC

Handling conflicts with confidence: Tools to reduce tension and risk

In 2020 alone, The Dentists Insurance Company’s Risk Management Advice Line received 18,018 calls from dentists seeking support to navigate practice challenges. It’s a number that illustrates the myriad conflicts dentists navigate today as well as the need for tools to help them de-escalate potential crises. 

April 5, 2021 |Leadership and Practice Ownership, News Articles, Risk Management/TDIC

New law expands suspected child abuse and neglect reporting requirements; dental practice employees could be mandated reporters

A new law that expands the list of individuals who are required to report suspected child abuse and neglect could apply to certain dental practice employees. 

February 3, 2021 |Employment Practices, Laws & Regulations, News Articles, Practice Management

FDA expands expiration period of oral rinse recall due to possible microbial contamination

Sunstar Americas Inc. has expanded its voluntary nationwide recall on its prescription oral rinse. The FDA on Dec. 28, 2020, published an updated announcement expanding the expiration period from Dec. 31, 2020, to Sept. 30, 2022.

January 19, 2021 |Employment Practices, News Articles, Practice Management

The Dentists Supply Company joins new parent company, Henry Schein, Inc.

The Dentists Supply Company on Oct. 23  joined a new parent company, Henry Schein, and will continue to serve members of organized dentistry as TDSC.com, Powered by Henry Schein.

October 29, 2020 |Dental Supplies/TDSC, News Articles, Practice Management

Employers now have an easier way to participate in Work Sharing Program to retain workforce

The Work Sharing program minimizes or eliminates the need for employers to lay off or furlough employees during periods when business demand is low. Under the program, employers can reduce hours and wages for individual employees, allowing those workers to receive partial unemployment benefits.

October 14, 2020 |Employment Practices, News Articles, Practice Management, Staffing & Training

The Dentists Supply Company announces it will join Henry Schein Inc.

In an agreement announced today, CDA’s The Dentists Supply Company (TDSC) will join a new parent company, Henry Schein Inc., in late October. The newly formed company will continue its mission to serve state dental association members with an everyday low-price, online option for purchasing dental supplies via TDSC.com.

October 14, 2020 |Dental Supplies/TDSC, News Articles, Practice Management

Smile Crew of California: CDA launches dental assistant career recruitment campaign

The California Dental Association has launched a new recruitment campaign, Smile Crew of California, designed to highlight the careers in dental assisting and create a pool of qualified candidates to help CDA members who are seeking to fill hundreds of dental assistant job openings. 

October 8, 2020 |Membership, News Articles, Staffing & Training

Business controls reduce employee theft

Being the victim of theft is bad enough, but when that theft is perpetrated by a trusted member of your dental team, it’s especially harrowing. Unfortunately, theft within dental practices is surprisingly common and it’s on the rise. One of the most common types of theft in the dental office is staff embezzlement.

October 5, 2020 |News Articles, Practice Management, Risk Management/TDIC
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