Keeping Dental Malpractice Out of Your Life: An Approach Based in Risk Management Part 1

This presentation examines the changing nature of the dental malpractice landscape by examining the factors contributing to the increasing frequency and severity of malpractice lawsuits. This presentation will be provided by Jacqueline Clarke, J.D., a litigation attorney, who currently serves as MedPro's Lead Dental Risk Consultant and Claims Specialist. This course, divided into 2 parts, will take participants through the dental malpractice litigation process, including a discussion as to what constitutes "malpractice" and "lack of informed consent," and a review of the most common procedure types that lead to malpractice claims. We'll also examine claims "drivers"—factors like recordkeeping and patient communication—that can exacerbate an already-problematic situation with a patient, thereby driving him/her to pursue litigation. Throughout the course, we'll analyze closed cases to evaluate how these principles play out in the real world. Finally, we'll conclude with risk management tips and tricks to reduce risk in dental practice. MedPro insureds who attend both Part 1 and Part 2 of the seminar "Keeping Dental Malpractice Out of Your Life: An Approach Based in Risk Management," may be eligible to earn a 5% risk management premium credit* for the next policy renewal. *Approval by MedPro does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board. Premium credit eligibility and amount subject to state insurance filings and policy type. Completion of a risk management course does not imply or guarantee renewal.