Title: Protecting Your License Against Common State Board of Dentistry Matters

Summary:

According to the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB), since 2010, there have been more reported adverse actions against dentists annually in the U.S. as compared to medical malpractice reported payments. The presentation will highlight common dental license complaints seen in the Dentist’s Advantage/CNA program made to the State Board of Dentistry.  This session will focus on the disciplinary process, the role of dental boards and the duties, and responsibilities and rights of dentists in the process.

Course Objectives:

• Understand the role, authority and mission of State Boards of Dentistry.
• Describe common dental license complaints made to the State Boards of Dentistry.
• Discuss possible outcomes of the disciplinary process, along with strategies to proactively protect your license.

Speakers:

• Jennifer Flynn, CPHRM, VP Risk Management, Dentist’s Advantage/Aon Affinity

• Ronald R Zentz, RPh, DDS, FAGD, CPHRM, Risk Control Consulting Director, CNA

 Course content developed by:

• Dr. Ronald Zentz, Risk Control Consulting Director, CNA

• Jennifer Flynn, VP, Risk Management, Dentist’s Advantage/Aon Affinity Healthcare Division

• Georgia Reiner, Senior Risk Specialist, Dentist’s Advantage/Aon Affinity Healthcare Division

 The course speakers and developers report no conflicts of interest. Their brief biographies can be downloaded and viewed from the Attachments tab.

 AGD Subject Code:

565 (Documentation & Risk Management) – 1.25 CE Hrs*

 (Self-instruction electronically mediated online course. Released: 7/2022   Expiration: 6/30/2025)

*Credit toward dental license renewal may vary according to CE hours approved by state boards of dentistry.

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