By Rosanne Cain, BSN, LHRM, Patient Safety/Risk Manager II, The Doctors Company Recognizing latex allergies is an important patient safety precaution. A 43-year-old registered nurse presented to his dentist for a regular teeth cleaning procedure. After several years of daily…
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Withdrawing from the Dentist-Patient Relationship
By David O. Hester, FASHRM, CPHRM, Director, Department of Patient Safety and Risk Management at The Doctors Company Using appropriate guidelines can prevent a malpractice claim. The American Dental Association’s Code of Professional Conduct states: “Once a dentist has undertaken…
Challenges for Pediatric Dentistry
By Kim Hathaway, MSN, CPHRM, CPHQ, Patient Safety Risk Manager, Department of Patient Safety and Risk Management at The Doctor’s Company Identifying legal guardianship and the rights of parents can reduce risk prior to treating a minor. Treatment of a…
Beyond the Bite 