The Florida Board of Dentistry (BOD) was established to ensure that every dentist and dental hygienist practicing in Florida meet the minimum requirements for safe practice. The practice of these professions is a privilege, not a right. So what is…
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By Kim Hathaway, MSN, CPHRM, CPHQ, Patient Safety Risk Manager, Department of Patient Safety and Risk Management, The Doctors Company A celebrity dentist performed excessive treatment and committed ethical violations. A 46-year-old male was evaluated by a general dentist,…
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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…
Read More Why Soliciting New Patients by Phone is Different Than Advertising by Mail
By Graham Nicol, Esq., Health Care Risk Manager, Board Certified Specialist (Health Law) I have a valid dental license in the state of Florida — that’s all I need to practice here, right? Wrong. As just one example: you’ll…
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