Attorney Jo Jagor to Present at the Hinman Dental Meeting 2014
Attorney Jo Jagor, along with Dr. Mitchell Gardiner, will be speaking at the annual Hinman Dental Meeting on March 27th and 28th, 2014 at the Georgia World Congress Center and Omni Hotel. The following are the times and topics they will be pr
How Long is a Dentist Required to Keep Patient Records?
We all know that good record keeping can be essential to the overall quality of a patient’s dental care. However, a lot of dentists don’t realize that proper record maintenance and retention is a requirement of their dental license, not to
Even the Best Employer/Employee Relationship Can Decay
No employer relishes the idea of having to terminate an employee. However, the ramifications of severing an employment relationship can be magnified for a small dental practice in a tight-knit community. Not only does the dental practice have to
Dental Comedy-Don’t Be the Star
I had a grandmother that loved the Carol Burnett Show, and we logged many a Saturday night together watching the same. One of our favorite skits was Tim Conway as the dentist – www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfTyEtVIe84 . Even fellow actor Harve
Buying and Selling a Dental Practice
When buying or selling a dental practice, there are many factors both the Buyer and Seller must consider carefully. Some of the most difficult, from both Seller’s and Buyer’s prospective, are determining the value of the practice and purchas
Breach Notification: Now It’s Your Burden of Proof
As of September 23, 2013, all covered entities, including dentists, are required to follow new HIPAA rules regarding the security of patient data. Among the most significant changes brought about by these rules are changes to when a covered enti
Mandatory Implementation of Electronic Dental Records Required by 2014 to Avoid Penalties and to Take Advantage of Incentive Programs
It would be the understatement of the year to say that we have officially reached the digital age. Everywhere you look, you see people glued to their smartphones, tablets and laptop computers. Patients, and dentists alike, are obsessed with
Dentist May Be Prohibited From Using Deal of the Day Websites
We all know that attracting new patients is extremely important for the survival of any dental practice. However, before deciding to invest in a new way to promote your practice, it is important to keep in mind that federal and state law may pro
Considering Buying or Selling your Practice?
Selling or buying a dental practice is a time consuming process with many seen and unseen pitfalls that need to be addressed through careful drafting of contract language and contingencies provisions. Have you considered: • The tax treatment