Episode 14: Secrets Your Landlord Doesn’t Want You to Know
Eric Pook, President of Cirrus Consulting Group, shares what practice owners need to look for when entering into a new office lease agreement and what … more
Dental Law
Lowbrow Dentist TikTok Videos? Let’s Raise Our Foreheads High
In December 2022, an Ontario dentist posted two videos of themselves on TikTok. The words “Dr.”, “Dentist,” “DDS,” and “doctor” identified the user’s account. In … more
Weekly Wisdom: Lease Agreements for Startups
Michael Carabash, dental lawyer, discusses what new dentists should look for in a lease agreement when building their practice! Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter … more
Weekly Wisdom: A Demolition Clause…What Now?
Michael Carabash, DMC LLP, discusses what it means when you find a demolition clause in your lease and what to do next…. Subscribe to Oral … more
B.C. Dentist Suspended for Second Time in Three Years
A B.C. dentist has been suspended from practice, just a few years after his last discipline for misconduct, reported CBC News. Dr. Kyle Nawrot’s most … more
Combatting Cyber-libel: Protecting Your Reputation from Online Attacks
Disclaimer: The material provided in this article is for general information only. It is not intended to provide legal advice or opinions of any kind. … more
Oral Surgeon Pleads Guilty to Letting Prison Guard Extract Tooth From Inmate
Oral surgeon Dr. Louis Bourget changes his plea to guilty for an assault charge regarding allowing a prison guard to do dental work on an … more
Saskatchewan Women Pressured to Take Down Negative Review of Dental Practice
A Saskatoon dentist hired a marketing company that pressured two patients to take down their negative online reviews of the practice. CTV News reported that … more
Diabetic Patient Attempts to Sue Former Dentist
Marc Leffler, DDS, Esq. recently reported on a legal case where a patient unsuccessfully sued their former dentist when the dentist refused to refund them … more
Top 10 Issues for Selling a Practice in 2023
Looking to Sell? Need a Contrast?Put Down the Drill and Stash the Cash?Dash Down South ’n Make a Splash,Mash it Up and Have a BlastDoing … more
Supreme Court Denies Class-action Against Halifax Dentist
A class-action bid by former patients of a Halifax pediatric dentist has been denied by Nova Scotia Supreme Court. The legal action against Dr. Errol … more
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
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