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Growth comes from Challenging Yourself #dentistry #mindset
Dr. Todd Snyder talks about how growth comes from overcoming challenges. Watch the episode:    Read More
#30 - The Mandalorian and Patient Privacy
The Mandalorian's love for Grogu was about the only reason he had to take off his helmet. But if he knows his privacy is protected, will he be willing to remove his helmet for the love of his teeth? Join Star Wars School of Dentistry to discuss privacy laws that protect patient health information. ...  Read More
"I gotta get outta here."
This happens more often than you may think. Digital forensics can help identify lost and hidden data to support arguments you would otherwise have missed. In litigation matters involving :             Buy-Sell disputes between dentists                     Employment claims                 ...  Read More
Ask Howard #6 - Can you submit exam code with the prophy if doctor doesn't see patient?
Have a question for Howard? Leave a reply on this video or use the hashtag #askhoward on Twitter or Facebook for a chance for your question to be featured on an episode of Ask Howard! Subscribe to Dentistry Uncensored on  Subscribe to Dentistry Uncensored on   Read More
With so many updates and changes for the new COVID back-to-work dental office protocols, it’s hard to keep up!  This is an important read for all Michigan Dental Practice Owners:  Did you know that the  that will be a required mandate through at least October 2021.   (per MI OSHA Law: , 1974 PA...  Read More
 You don’t have to fall victim to these new age , if you simply connect a few more imperative dots…  The ADA did a great job to provide it’s ADA Tool Kit that laid the ground rules for: which PPE to wear, how to set up social distancing, patients & employee screening & new Covid Infection Control...  Read More
1613 Attorneys Gregory Dell & Stephen Jessup Answer Dentists' Questions About Disability Insurance : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
Things You Need to Know Before Choosing an Insurance Policy Guest Speakers: Gregory Dell & Stephen Jessup Gregory Dell is the managing partner of Dell Disability Lawyers and for more than 30 years his law firm has helped hundreds of dentists nationwide to collect long term disability insurance...  Read More
1604 Douglass Lodmell, J.D., LL.M. on Asset Protection and Legal Preparedness : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
The Legal Challenges of Running a Dental Practice Guest Speaker: Douglass Lodmell Douglass Lodmell was born in Geneva, Switzerland. From an early age, Douglass stood out as one of the brightest minds of his generation. His capacity to make the complex simple allowed him to excel during law...  Read More
How to Tell if N95 or KN95 Respirators are Fake
Fake N95 and KN95 Respirators in the United States This blog post details how to tell if N95 or KN95 respirators are fake. Many employees, especially in the healthcare and dental fields, are .  Unfortunately, employers need to be on the lookout for counterfeit N95s. Since the beginning of the...  Read More
Lack of Respirator Use and Respiratory Protection Program Continues to Put Dental Practices at Risk
I’m a little late this year in reviewing 2020 from a compliance standpoint. That doesn’t mean it was any less exciting than others. In reviewing OSHA’s enforcement database for 2020, it was surprisingly light considering we’re in the midst of a pandemic. Dental practices were on the receiving end...  Read More
HIPAA and Social Media: How to Avoid Breaches
Social Media Use: Employees and the Practice Let’s face it, most of your practice’s employees are on some form of social media. Even when they are not on the clock, there is a potential that the employee could violate  on social media. Your practice is probably using social media to market, too....  Read More
OSHA and COVID-19: Dentistry Update
OSHA, COVID-19, and Dentistry Smart Training's Vice President of Healthcare, Lee Slaton, is an expert in OSHA dentistry laws. Check out his recent webinar, hosted by the . Watch the video below, or keep scrolling for a textual transcription.  COVID-19 Dental Compliance Changes Texas dentists:...  Read More
1565 University of Iowa Dental Student Michael Brase on Free Speech in Dental Schools : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
Michael is currently a second-year dental student studying at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry. He graduated summa cum laude from Brigham Young University in 2019, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in exercise science. He grew up in Topeka, Kansas as part of a family of nine. In May...  Read More
HIPAA Privacy Officer: Your Ultimate Guide
HIPAA requires practices to designate a Privacy Officer.   HIPAA is the . HIPAA applies to your practice if you transmit or maintain protected health information (PHI).  If your practice is a covered entity, HIPAA applies to you. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has a  to help you...  Read More
OSHA Compliance Tips for your Dental Practice
Today, you're going to be learning some quick tips to reach  in your dental practice. This is not a definitive, all-inclusive list, but it will get you on the right path. Here are some of the inspection topics you'll learn about:                                         OSHA Written Programs      ...  Read More
Data Encryption: Avoid HIPAA Breaches
Data encryption is the most powerful tool your healthcare practice could use to avoid a HIPAA breach. Smart Training’s Certified HIPAA Professional, Jim Moore, said, “In the case of a theft or hack, data encryption is the only get-out-of-jail-free card you’ve got.” .  What is data encryption? Data...  Read More
829K Record Data Breach: Business Associate Agreement
Importance of HIPAA Business Associate Agreements  (HIPAA). This recent record-breaking breach proves the importance of business associate agreements. Who is at fault for a HIPAA breach? Of course, as a health care provider, you’re responsible for your patients’ protected health information (PHI)....  Read More
Dental Data Breach Affecting Over 1,000,000 Patients
Dental Data Breach Affects more than 1 Million Patients A dental data breach report submitted to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights shows that 1,004,304 patients have been affected by the Dental Care Alliance incident. Dental Care Alliance is a Sarasota,...  Read More
Are Respirators with Exhalation Valves Effective?
Respirators with Exhalation Valves With the , Smart Training’s Vice President of Healthcare, Lee Slaton, told Practice Owners not to use respirators with exhalation valves.  This blog post explains why your dental employees should not wear respirators with exhalation valves. What is the exhalation...  Read More
Difference Between a Fit Test and a User Seal Check
OSHA Respiratory Protection Program First: know that if you have any employees wearing respirators in your practice, OSHA requires that you comply with the respiratory protection standard. Both the respirator fit test and the user seal check are essential to be compliant with the OSHA respiratory...  Read More
Discontinue your Practice’s WiFi Network!
Why is my practice’s WiFi a risk? If you offer patients a WiFi network to access when they are in your office waiting room, your practice is liable for any criminal activity that transpires. Since nothing on the internet is really secret, this is a serious concern. Acceptable use policies are...  Read More
Does HIPAA Require a Notice of Privacy Practices?
Does HIPAA require my practice to have a Notice of Privacy Practices? Yes. The Notice of Privacy Practices is a  is not optional for practices handling patient protected health information (PHI). Noncompliance can lead to costly fines.  The Notice of Privacy Practices includes the privacy rights of...  Read More
Texas Dentists: Title 22 Extended, Requires Respirators
Texas State Board of Dental Examiners Extends Rule Texas dentists: Title 22 was extended. The .  There are many requirements of Title 22, which is why you should read it yourself. However, one of the main aspects of Title 22 is that dental and healthcare employees are required to wear...  Read More
COVID-19 OSHA Citations and How to Avoid Them
Most Common OSHA COVID-19 Citations The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is responsible for upholding workplace standards. OSHA cites and fines employers who are not adequately protecting their employees from hazards in the workplace. COVID-19 is a new hazard. When employers...  Read More
1518 Attorney John J. Balitis, Jr. on Legal Preparedness for Practicing During a Pandemic : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
Mr. Balitis is an attorney and partner with the law firm of Jennings Strouss in Phoenix.  Over his 30 years of practice, he has counseled and represented private public sector clients in all aspects of employment law and labor law.  Mr. Balitis litigates employment-related disputes in federal and...  Read More
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