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Election discussions and debates can impede productivity and create potential risks. Practice owners can take the lead by asking patients and staff to leave political discussions at the door. Here are some tips to establish boundaries and de-escalate tension to minimize conflicts this election season.

Prevent your practice's credit card terminals from being the next target by cyber criminals. Here are steps to take.

As the election approaches, it's best to keep political conversations out of the office setting. Here are some tips to help your office keep political discussions to a minimum.

Dental practices hold a considerable amount of patient data, including names, birthdates, Social Security numbers, health histories and credit card numbers. We have some advice on how to minimize external and internal data security breaches.

Data loss can happen to anyone, at any time. What data are you willing to risk should a data backup fail at your practice? Evaluate your risk tolerance below.

Are your office payments safe and secure? Keep your credit card terminals safe with these precautions.

Attention California employers! Know your COVID-19 reporting and workers’ compensation obligations should your practice experience an outbreak. Get the latest here.

Cybersecurity awareness month is the perfect reminder to evaluate your practice's cyber threats. Here are some tips to safeguard your practice from looming cyber threats.

Theft within dental practices is surprisingly common and it’s on the rise. Review your bookkeeping structure and implement accounting measures to greatly reduce the probability of falling victim to employee embezzlement, while communicating to employees that you are paying close attention.

As leaders of the dental team, practice owners are being called upon to provide staff with support. Our risk management team discusses the benefits of a compassionate and flexible approach when addressing employee concerns during COVID-19. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3h4zFxj

TDIC encourages policyholders to conduct thorough inventories to avoid additional and unnecessary stress that comes following a loss. Here are steps you can take to safeguard your practice.

Having updated health history forms for all of your patients is a good habit for your practice. Read the article below for real-world examples of why these forms are vital for your practice and patients' safety.

Our risk management analysts discuss the importance of thorough documentation during #COVID19. Learn more about which informed consent forms are sufficient and how a signed form can be your first line of defense when facing a professional liability claim. https://bit.ly/3hTEU36