Abstract
This feature addresses new dentists' most frequently asked legal questions, offering concise answers to guide them. Topics include licensing requirements, dental record maintenance, accommodations for hearing-impaired and non-English proficient patients, the enforceability of covenants not to compete, the necessity of written employment agreements, responding to bad dental work, reporting suspected abuse, prescribing drugs to friends and family, contract terms with dental plans, and handling suspected employee theft. The article emphasizes the importance of understanding legal aspects to navigate a dental career successfully.
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Schulte, Dan JD
(2023)
"New Dentists’ Most-Asked Legal Questions,"
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association: Vol. 105:
No.
12, Article 2.
Available at:
https://commons.ada.org/journalmichigandentalassociation/vol105/iss12/2
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