Weekly Wisdom: Human Rights Issues in the Dental Office
In this episode of Weekly Wisdom, Karen Ergus discusses how to avoid human rights issues at your practice. Subscribe to Oral Health’s … more
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Weekly Wisdom: Preservation Planning
In this episode of Weekly Wisdom, R. Paul Jacobson, K.C. discusses the timeline for preservation planning. Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter … more
Weekly Wisdom: The Latest on Non-Compete Agreements
In this episode of Weekly Wisdom, Karen Ergus discusses what dentists need to know about non-compete agreements. Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly … more
Weekly Wisdom: Privacy Issues for Dentists
In this episode of Weekly Wisdom, Josh Koziebrocki of Koziebrocki Law describes what dentists need to know when it comes to patient privacy and … more
Dental Care Alliance Data Breach $3M Class Action Settlement
Dental Care Alliance agreed to pay $3 million to resolve claims it failed to protect consumers from a data breach. The settlement benefits individuals who … more
Weekly Wisdom: Reporting Criminal Allegations to Dental Regulators
In this episode of Weekly Wisdom, Josh Koziebrocki of Koziebrocki Law discusses reporting criminal allegations to regulators and what dentists are obligated to do. … more
Everyone Loses: New Hygienist vs. Dentist Court Cases
Lawyers excepted, everyone lost. That’s my conclusion after reading two recent Ontario employment cases involving hygienists and dentists. Shelley Nicholas v. Dr. Edyta Witulska DPC, … more
Weekly Wisdom: The Importance of Record Keeping for Dentists
In this episode of Weekly Wisdom, Josh Koziebrocki of Koziebrocki Law explains how to keep adequate records and what happens if dentists do not … more
Weekly Wisdom: Principal and Associate Dentist Relationships
In this episode of Weekly Wisdom, Josh Koziebrocki of Koziebrocki Law shares the importance of being aware of your dental regulators guidelines to avoid … more
Weekly Wisdom: Registration of New and Foreign Trained Dentists
In this episode of Weekly Wisdom, Josh Koziebrocki of Koziebrocki Law explains the process of registering as a new or foreign trained dentist. … more
Weekly Wisdom: Appealing Decisions of Dental Regulators
In this episode of Weekly Wisdom, Josh Koziebrocki of Koziebrocki Law describes the process of appealing decisions of dental regulators. Subscribe to … more
Dentist Not Required to Disclose Low Risk of Chronic Pain From Root Canal: B.C. Court of Appeal
Severe, chronic, nerve-related pain is not a material, special, or unusual risk associated with a root canal procedure that a dentist is required to disclose, … more
Weekly Wisdom: Discipline Hearings at Dental Regulators
In this episode of Weekly Wisdom, Josh Koziebrocki of Koziebrocki Law describes the process of disciple hearings for dentists. Subscribe to Oral … more
Weekly Wisdom: Investigations at Dental Regulators
Josh Koziebrocki of Koziebrocki Law returns to Weekly Wisdom to discuss the process of investigations at dental regulators. Subscribe to Oral Health’s … more
Weekly Wisdom: Complaints at Dental Regulators
Josh Koziebrocki of Koziebrocki Law joins Weekly Wisdom to share his expertise on complaints made to dental regulators and how to achieve favourable outcomes. … more
Thinking of Selling? Check Yourself… Legally
Selling your dental practice now or in the next 5 years? Get yourself checked now – legally that is. Otherwise, it could cost you hundreds … more
Are Non-Compete Clauses Legal in Ontario? Only Sometimes.
It happens daily. A dentist looking to practise is presented with an associate agreement. Meanwhile, another dentist, selling their practice, is presented with a purchase … more
CAUT Health and Safety Fact Sheet
Many dental offices and their team members will be performing more hand scaling and root planning to minimize aerosol generating procedures. WE SUGGEST: Dentists and … more
Dentists and Lawmakers Call for More Regulation of DIY Orthodontics
Anyone who has looked into straightening their teeth can tell you just how expensive the procedures are. That’s why hundreds of thousands of patients have … more
Top 10 Legal Tips For Obtaining Consent In Dentistry
Dentists are responsible for performing procedures that may have some impact, whether major or minor, on the health and wellbeing of their patients. As a … more