From clinical documentation to infection prevention, patient interactions, and workplace safety, today’s dental practices face complex risks that extend beyond traditional clinical care. This session, presented by a professional liability insurance expert and dentist, will explore key safety concerns that impact patients, providers and staff. The presentation will integrate real-world claim examples, evidence-based recommendations, and practical tools to help dental professionals strengthen their safety culture, reduce liability exposure, and improve patient outcomes. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies that not only protect their patients and teams but also safeguard the financial and reputational health of their practice.

Learning Objectives

• Identify the most common patient and staff safety issues that lead to malpractice or workplace claims in dentistry.
• Apply best practices in documentation, communication, and informed consent to support defensible care and mitigate risk.
• Recognize workplace safety concerns and outline prevention methods.