Safeguarding Your Practice: Avoiding and Defending Dental Malpractice Claims
Thursday, January 29, 2026
2:00 – 4:00 pm
Course Code:
432TL
Cost:
$94
Credits:
2
CE Hours
Using a series of real case studies and also responding to questions and scenarios from the audience, the panel will discuss key patient risk management principles to avoid Board complaints and litigation.
Speakers
In this course attendees will:
- Realize the role of patient selection in meeting the standard of care
- Learn techniques for resolving patient complaints early
- Discover effective behaviors for communicating with difficult patients
- Understand how patient noncompliance can lead to malpractice claims
- Recognize the importance of documentation in completing patient care and defending malpractice actions
*Attendees will be eligible for 5% risk management discount on their professional liability premium with EDIC.
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