FDA Staff Helps Make the Holidays Brighter

By Drew Eason, FDA Executive Director The Florida Dental Association’s (FDA) staff is made up of a team of very caring folks. Several staff members got together and asked if the FDA staff could (voluntarily) “adopt” a family in need…

7 Tips for Successfully Renewing Your Commercial Lease

By Ken Jorgenson, Carr Healthcare Realty ​ If you love your space, location and yes — even your landlord — start setting yourself up for a seamless lease renewal today. Renewing commercial leases can become a nightmare fast when tenants…

An Early Bite with Dr. John Paul: “Why Are You Sending Me to a Specialist?”

By Dr. John Paul, FDA Editor We’ve all had the patient who does most of what we suggest but never wants to leave our office. What do you say when your patient asks, “Why do I have to go to…

Why Soliciting New Patients by Phone is Different Than Advertising by Mail

By Graham Nicol, Esq., Health Care Risk Manager, Florida Bar Board Certified Specialist (Health Law) Q: In Florida, a dentist cannot lawfully solicit members of the public to become patients either in-person or by telephone. Does that mean dentists can…