Talking with the Toothcop
91 episodes - English - Latest episode: 21 days ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsDentists face numerous regulatory and liability issues, and keeping up with them can be daunting at best and career ending at worst. Join host Duane Tinker (AKA "The Toothcop") as he tackles these critical issues, offering valuable insights and easier solutions to apply at your dental practice.
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Maximizing Dental Practice Success
April 09, 2024 00:52 - 38 minutes - 88.9 MBIntroduction: Join Duane Tinker as he welcomes Leah Roling, an acclaimed life coach and celebrated author of "Shift" and "Nobody's Coming to Save You." Specializing in dental professionals' growth and success, Leah shares transformative insights aimed at enhancing both personal and professional realms. Embracing the Platinum Rule with Leah Roling: Discover the transition from the Golden Rule to the Platinum Rule with Leah Roling. Understand the pivotal shift towards treating indivi...
Clinical Recordkeeping for Dental Assistants
October 06, 2023 16:44 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBClinical Recordkeeping for Dental Assistants for Nifty Thrifty Dentists Group 🦷 The importance of proper documentation and compliance in dental practices: Learn from Dwayne Tinker, former police officer for the Texas Dental Board, as he shares insights on #DentalCompliance and record-keeping. Key Takeaways: 1️⃣ Proper notations for medications and doctor's instructions are crucial. 2️⃣ #HIPAA compliance is a must, especially for patient record access. 3️⃣ Respect patient pr...
Waterline Safety – Amanda Hill, RDH, BSDH
February 28, 2023 10:00 - 44 minutes - 36 MBAmanda Hill RDH, BSDH has been a dental hygienist for over 26 years. When she took her annual infection control training in 2017, the speaker covered waterlines. She never knew that she had to do more than flush her waterlines. No one else in her dental office knew that they were supposed to do more. Her practice failed their first water test, badly. So Amanda dug in and got them to pass their water testing. Then she started offering to help other dental offices. In this episode, Amanda sh...
MCS Infection Control Solutions - Paul Saueressig
January 24, 2023 10:00 - 45 minutes - 36.4 MBWithout question, the Covid pandemic had a large impact on the healthcare field. It highlighted monstrous changes that needed to occur in the infection control space. MCS put its resources into investigating standards of care in infection control. MCS came out with some new technologies that will transform the world of infection control. Paul Saueressig outlines the solutions they’ve created and how they can benefit your dental practice in this episode of Talking with the Toothcop. Do NOT...
How the No Surprises Act Impacts Dentists - Laura Diamond
February 08, 2022 10:00 - 22 minutes - 18.2 MBHave you heard of the federally implemented “No Surprises Act?” Were you aware that it applies to dentists? The No Surprises Act protects uninsured and self-pay patients from receiving surprise medical bills. So what does that mean for your practice? Find out in this episode of Talking with the Toothcop! How the “No Surprises Act” applies to dentists As of 1/1/2022, you need to provide patients an estimate of anticipated charges for dental services, i.e. “Good Faith Estimates” or GFEs. ...
Protect Your Practice: Exclusions Monitoring + Compliance Programs - Justin Withrow
January 25, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes - 26.9 MBEveryone needs a compliance program tailored to the needs of their practice. Justin Withrow jumps in when a compliance program is absent and things go horribly wrong. Perhaps a client was employing an individual that's excluded from participation in the Federal Healthcare Program that should have been caught. There is a multitude of things that could happen that could have been prevented by a compliance program. In this episode of Talking with the Toothcop, we dissect the importance of excl...
PROTECT YOUR PRACTICE: EXCLUSIONS MONITORING + COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS - JUSTIN WITHROW
January 25, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes - 26.9 MBEveryone needs a compliance program tailored to the needs of their practice. Justin Withrow jumps in when a compliance program is absent and things go horribly wrong. Perhaps a client was employing an individual that's excluded from participation in the Federal Healthcare Program that should have been caught. There is a multitude of things that could happen that could have been prevented by a compliance program. In this episode of Talking with the Toothcop, we dissect the importance of ex...
Dental Compliance Doesn't Matter Until It Matters. Then It Matters BIG TIME.
January 18, 2022 10:00 - 27 minutes - 21.9 MBWhen you’re in the midst of a busy day in your dental office, the details are the things that you typically let slide, right? But in the dental business, it’s the details that keep you on track and it’s the details that protect your office from huge fines and your Doctor from losing her licenses. This episode highlights some of the things I’ve seen recently that I think all dental office workers need to have top-of-mind. If you don’t take these things seriously, you’re going to have issues e...
Enforcement Activity Is Up! Do You Have A Legit Paper Trail?
January 11, 2022 10:00 - 34 minutes - 27.4 MBDuring the 4th Quarter of 2021 we saw a lot of enforcement activity, from the agencies that are announcing their fraud enforcement efforts to insurance companies that are initiating audits, etc. So whatever you’re involved with (Medicare, Medicaid, Indian Health Services, etc.), be sure you have an audit process in place that includes good records on the steps you’ve taken. You need to be able to prove your compliance should an audit or investigation comes your way. Narcotics charges again...
An Important Announcement from the Toothcop
September 21, 2021 09:00 - 11 minutes - 9.33 MBI started the Talking with the Toothcop podcast in December 2017. Andrea has been with me since early 2019. We love doing this podcast together. Sadly, it’s time for us to hit the pause button. We will be back—I promise! But we have a lot on our plates right now and it makes sense to pull back temporarily. If this podcast has been rewarding and educational for you professionally, take some time and go back to listen to our episode archive! Outline of This Episode [0:22] What’s happening ...
Instrument Processing Part I: The Proper Cleaning Process
September 14, 2021 09:00 - 22 minutes - 18.5 MBI work with dental offices and do a lot of dental inspections/consults. I help people identify what they need to do differently. We talk through OSHA, HIPAA, infection control, radiology, medications, state board compliance, etc. But I get really excited about infection control and sterilization. That’s my stage—my moment to shine. In this episode of Talking with the Toothcop, we’re going to talk about instrument processing and cleaning procedures. Find out what you could be doing wrong and ...
Dental Infection Control Awareness Month
September 07, 2021 09:00 - 13 minutes - 10.6 MBIt’s September! And it’s officially Dental Infection Control Awareness Month! We get you’re probably sick and tired of hearing about COVID and infection control. So guess what? Andrea and I will cover infection control without mentioning COVID, other than right now...We’ll cover getting a point-person in place and written policies and procedures. Check it out! Outline of This Episode [0:20] Dental Infection Control Awareness Month! [1:20] Check out ProEdge Dental at https://proedgedent...
The Toothcop’s Quick Tips for Emergency Preparedness
August 31, 2021 09:00 - 13 minutes - 11.3 MBDid you know that September is National Preparedness Month? So in this episode of Talking with the Toothcop, we share some quick tips your practice can follow to be prepared—for whatever may come. We also share a few ways you can take advantage of “Slowtember” and prep for the year to come. Outline of This Episode [0:22] Quick tips for emergency preparedness [6:00] Take advantage of Slowtember [11:57] Check out Compliance Bootcamp [12:45] Shoutout to some podcast listeners! Quick ...
The Lowdown on the 2021 Dental Compliance Bootcamp
August 24, 2021 09:00 - 30 minutes - 24.4 MBIn this episode of Talking with the Toothcop, you get a glimpse into the “behind the scenes” of what recording an episode really looks like. From food pranks to our favorite Starbucks orders—every tangent that we usually edit out is on full display. Don’t miss a fun and quirky episode that also includes some important news about our Dental Compliance Bootcamp! Listening may even get you some FREE coffee! Outline of This Episode [0:21] Food pranks: Starbucks + Subway [6:10] Check out Pro...
The Backpack Rule: Giving Gifts in Dentistry
August 17, 2021 09:00 - 29 minutes - 24 MBDid you know there are specific rules from the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) regarding giving things of value (i.e. gifts) to solicit potential customers? In this episode of Talking with the Toothcop, Andrea and I talk about some of the specific rules on gifts and kickbacks. This is stuff that you need to be aware of so you don’t get hit with penalties and fines for breaking the law. Outline of This Episode [3:34] The OIG Backpack Rule [11:26] Texas Administrative Code Rule 108...
PMP Inquiries: Clearing up the Confusion
August 10, 2021 09:00 - 18 minutes - 14.9 MBAre PMP inquiries required for sedation meds that are dispensed in the office? A listener read through the rules in January 2020 and spoke with a sedation officer and was advised that they did not need to do the PMP check if they were dispensing in the office. But the way the rule is worded makes it seem as though you do need to. So in this episode of Talking with the Toothcop, Andrea and I will cover Chapter 111 and spell out the PMP rule in detail. Hopefully, this will clear up any confusi...
The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners Newsletter [Important Updates]
August 03, 2021 09:00 - 20 minutes - 16.3 MBIn this episode of Talking with the Toothcop, I share some sobering news that recently happened in Kansas. I’ll also share some important updates that dentists need to be aware of that were highlighted in the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners Newsletter. Stay up-to-date on the latest dentistry compliance issues—don’t miss it. Outline of This Episode [0:21] 3-year-old boy dies during dental procedure [3:13] Get your dental unit waterlines tested through ProEdge! [4:30] Electronic ...
HIPAA: The Treatment, Payment, and Healthcare Operations (TPO) Exception
July 27, 2021 07:00 - 20 minutes - 16.4 MBA lot of people get the Treatment, Payment, and Healthcare Operations (TPO) Exception wrong. So in this episode of Talking with the Toothcop, Andrea and I dissect what it is. We also talk about what to do if you need patient authorization and the importance of informed consent for treatment. Don’t miss it! Outline of This Episode [0:21] Coffee + Rom-Coms [4:07] Learn more about ProEdge Dental! [5:24] The treatment exception [10:00] The payment exception [11:01] The operations ex...
The Lowdown on Hepatitis B Vaccinations + Post-Vaccination Testing
July 20, 2021 09:00 - 13 minutes - 10.6 MBRecently, I’ve dealt with some level of confusion surrounding the Hepatitis B vaccinations (HBV) and post-vaccination testing requirements. So in this episode of Talking with the Toothcop, I’m going to cover what both OSHA and the CDC require for the HBV and post-vaccination testing. Outline of This Episode [2:03] Hepatitis B vaccination requirements in dentistry [5:08] OSHA requirements for post-vaccination testing [10:22] Hepatitis B vaccination recap Hepatitis B Vaccination Requi...
Get to Know Duane Tinker + Andrea Baysinger
July 13, 2021 09:00 - 20 minutes - 16.8 MBThis episode of Talking with the Toothcop is a two-parter! In the first half, you’ll get a look behind the curtain and get to know me—Duane Tinker—and my co-host, Andrea Baysinger. In the second half of this episode, we share an important reminder about nitrous oxide compliance rules. Don’t miss it! Outline of This Episode [3:01] How Andrea became my co-host [6:05] I’m an introvert—until I take the stage [8:09] Andrea is an introvert disguised as an extrovert [9:29] Country versus ...
Diving Deeper into the COVID-19 Rule Expiration
July 06, 2021 09:00 - 12 minutes - 9.77 MBIn our last episode, we talked about how the Texas State Board allowed their COVID-19 rules to expire. We think it’s a good thing! But a lot of dentists are not happy about it. So in this episode of Talking with the Toothcop, Andrea and I dive a little deeper into the topic. We’ll share why we think it’s a good thing and what dentists can do moving forward. Outline of This Episode [2:51] The feedback on the COVID-19 rule expiration [5:22] You can continue what you were doing [8:10]...
The Expiration of the COVID-19 Rule: How Does it Impact Dentists?
June 29, 2021 09:00 - 18 minutes - 14.8 MBThe Texas dental board let the COVID-19 rule expire (rule 108.7 subsection 16). How does that impact dentists moving forward? What rules do some providers still need to follow? What procedures are still recommended by the CDC? We cover it all in this episode of Talking with the Toothcop! Outline of This Episode [3:20] The impact of the expiration of the COVID-19 rule [4:41] The OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard [9:25] 1910.504: The Mini Respiratory Protection Program [16:35] Subscr...
Don’t Neglect Your Sedation and Anesthesia Reviews
June 01, 2021 09:00 - 12 minutes - 10.2 MBAre you doing proper sedation and anesthesia reviews? Are you making sure you don’t have drugs sitting in your office that expired pre-COVID? Are you checking with a patient’s primary care provider before administering anesthesia? Being busy and overwhelmed isn’t an excuse for not doing your due diligence. In this episode of Talking with the Toothcop, Andrea and I touch on the importance of doing a proper review. Outline of This Episode [4:09] Sedation and anesthesia reviews [8:49] Upc...
Death in the Dental Office: Avoid Tragedy with Proper Training
May 25, 2021 09:00 - 26 minutes - 21.7 MBLast week, I read an article about an oral surgeon in North Carolina who got busted after a patient died. So in this episode of Talking with the Toothcop, we’re going to talk about what happened, why it happened, and how it could have been prevented. This isn’t to shame the dentist or staff involved, but to learn from the mistakes that were made. Tragedies in the dental office should never happen. Outline of This Episode [0:22] Death in the dental office [8:50] Get professional help be...
Where Are You Rusty in Your Dental Practice?
May 18, 2021 09:00 - 10 minutes - 8.63 MBI recently realized it’s been so long since I’ve played my guitar that the strings have started to rust. It’s sad and embarrassing to realize I’ve let something I love that’s important to me get forgotten. But it made me question: Where do you have rusty strings in your dental practice? Where are you not putting in the energy and effort into things that you should be? Have you let the things that are important to you go to the wayside? In this episode of Talking with the Toothcop, our goal i...
Compliance Training Doesn’t HAVE to Be Boring
May 12, 2021 09:00 - 16 minutes - 13.4 MBWho says compliance training can’t be fun—or funny? In this fun episode of Talking with the Toothcop, we take a short break from our scheduled programming to hopefully share some laughs. Plus, we drop some important news about upcoming events. Don’t miss it! Outline of This Episode [2:08] Why OSHA training is dangerous [6:44] An intentional demonstration [12:19] Bootcamp is coming BACK! Why OSHA training is dangerous Those who know me know I LOVE public speaking. Recently, I was do...
Walking Through a Corporate Integrity Agreement [CIAS Part III]
April 27, 2021 09:00 - 13 minutes - 10.8 MBIn the first episode of this series, we talked about what a corporate integrity agreement is. In the second episode, we covered focusing on compliance. In this episode of Talking with the Toothcop, we are going to walk through an actual corporate integrity agreement. If you’re caught in the OIG’s crosshairs, this is just one example of what you might expect. NOTE: These are NOT confidential and are public documents on the OIG website. Outline of This Episode [2:15] A pediatric corporat...
The OIG’s Focus on Compliance [CIAs Part II]
April 20, 2021 09:00 - 17 minutes - 14.2 MBIn the last episode, we talked about what a corporate integrity agreement is and what compliance programs should look like. In this episode of Talking with the Toothcop, we continue our series on corporate integrity agreements by looking at the OIG’s Focus on Compliance roundtable discussion. If you participate with Medicare or Medicaid, you HAVE to pay attention to this. Outline of This Episode [3:23] Corporate Integrity Agreements [5:21] The focus on compliance document [8:59] The ...
How A Compliance Program Can Save Your Bacon
April 13, 2021 09:00 - 11 minutes - 9.56 MBThis episode is the beginning of a series about corporate integrity agreements. One of the important elements that is part of a corporate integrity agreement is implementing a compliance program. Why is it so important to have a compliance program? What should it consist of? How can a compliance program save your practice? Find out in this episode of Talking with the Toothcop! Outline of This Episode [2:40] Corporate integrity agreements [4:41] Compliance program guidelines [6:48] Wh...
The Genius of Protect It Dental Emergency Medical Kits - Scott Sankary
April 06, 2021 09:00 - 26 minutes - 21.2 MBEmergency medical kits are essential for dental practices—but most have a kit thrown under a cabinet that’s stocked with expired medications. Scott Sankary is the Co-Founder at Protect It First Aid & Safety, a company striving to change this unsafe practice. They supply emergency products and monitor expiration dates to keep customers in compliance. What do they offer to dental practices? How is their solution better than their competitors? Find out in this episode of Talking with the Toothc...
Dental Compliance Reminders [Social Media, X-Rays, and Beyond]
March 30, 2021 09:00 - 18 minutes - 14.6 MBAre you cultivating a culture of compliance in your dental practice? Are you careful about what you post on social media? Are you staying on top of X-ray machine maintenance? In this episode of Talking with the Toothcop, Andrea and I dive into some important compliance reminders you need to be mindful of—especially because OSHA is cracking the whip. Outline of This Episode [3:21] It’s time to create a culture of safety [4:59] A brief social media etiquette guide [6:22] OSHA is steppin...
Handling Infection Control Breaches - India Chance + Michelle Strange
March 23, 2021 05:00 - 31 minutes - 25.2 MBIf you fail to follow the infection control protocols that you KNOW will prevent the transmission of disease, you’ll find yourself dealing with an infection control breach. In this episode of Talking with the Toothcop, India Chance, Michelle Strange, Andrea, and I wrap up our conversation on infection control breaches. We talk about posting on social media, the CDC’s steps to evaluate an infection control breach, and things you can easily implement to prevent infections in your dental office...
Preventing Infection Control Breaches - India Chance + Michelle Strange
March 16, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 22.4 MBWhat qualifies as an infection control breach? What is the easiest way to prevent them? In this episode of Talking with the Toothchop, India Chance and Michelle Strange return for a conversation about infection control breaches. We talk about what they are, why we can’t ignore them, and how we can do our part to prevent them. Outline of This Episode [7:05] What is an infection control breach? [13:11] Have written protocols in place [15:56] The most common infection control breach [...
The Importance of an Infection Control Coordinator - India Chance + Michelle Strange
March 09, 2021 10:00 - 40 minutes - 92.5 MBWhy is the role of an infection control coordinator so important? How do you simplify safety so any dental office can appoint an infection control coordinator and properly train them? In this episode of Talking with the Toothcop, Michelle Strange and India Chance join Andrea and I to talk about the importance of having an infection control coordinator in your dental practice. Outline of This Episode [2:17] The importance of an infection prevention coordinator [6:27] Who should fill the...
The Compliance Guru of New England - Dr. Lisa Kane
March 02, 2021 10:00 - 16 minutes - 13.4 MBDr. Lisa Kane is to New England what I am to Texas. She is THE compliance guru. She practiced dentistry for 20 years before switching to consulting. After years of dealing with migraines from leaning over patients, she made the move—which she’s done for the last four years. She’s always loved the business side of dentistry and it was the perfect fit. Outline of This Episode [0:21] Dr. Lisa Kane joins the Toothcop [3:50] Compliance, education, PHI, & civil rights [7:58] What people mi...
A Tale of Chemicals and Conduct
February 16, 2021 10:00 - 13 minutes - 10.8 MBWe like to provide clients all the materials they need to prepare for the next calendar year. We usually try to get it to them before Christmas, so it’s a sort of Christmas present. One of the things we include in this packet is a blank master chemical list. We’ve been getting a lot of questions about this list, as well as establishing a code of conduct. Listen to this episode to learn about both of them! Outline of This Episode [0:40] A compliance Christmas present [5:11] Nail down yo...
Needlestick Injuries: Prevention + Protocol
February 02, 2021 10:00 - 12 minutes - 10.5 MBNeedlestick injuries have been cropping up again in the last few months. These injuries are considered “occupational hazards” in dentistry—but should they be? Why is it happening? What’s the contributing cause? In this episode of Talking With The Toothcop, Andrea and I talk about this costly “never event” and how to best prevent it. Outline of This Episode [0:52] The protocol with needlestick Injuries [5:25] Coordinating testing with patients [8:20] Annual Sharps Evaluation + Usage ...
Dental Compliance Rules: New in 2021 [Part II]
January 26, 2021 10:00 - 14 minutes - 11.8 MBIn this episode of Talking with the Toothcop, we’re sharing a few more important reminders and things to stay on top of in 2021. This includes evaluating X-ray equipment, quarterly water testing, new CE requirements, completing CPR courses, and handling your exclusions monitoring. Why is it so important to stay on top of these things? Find out in this episode! Outline of This Episode [2:27] X-ray equipment [6:26] Quarterly water testing [7:53] Human trafficking CE [9:51] CPR courses...
Dental Compliance Rules: NEW in 2021
January 19, 2021 10:00 - 14 minutes - 12 MBWhat’s new in 2021? CE requirements are changing, PMP self-query rules are in effect, and e-prescribing has officially kicked off. Andrea and I talk about all of the changes—and where to learn more—in this episode of Talking With The Toothcop. Don't miss it! Outline of This Episode [0:21] The first episode of 2021! [2:26] PMP Self-query [4:20] Check patient history [6:04] E-prescribing rules [9:07] NEW CE requirements PMP Self Query According to Rule 111.2, if you have a DEA re...
How a Dental Consultant Can Transform Your Dental Practice - Tonya Burns
December 15, 2020 10:00 - 46 minutes - 37.1 MBIf COVID has taught us anything, it’s given us clarity. The first thing you should question for 2021 is “What do you want?” Dentists are realizing that “I might” or “I should” needs to turn into a solid plan. Do you want to recover losses? Do you want to grow? Do you want to slow down? Sometimes the best way to implement goals is to have someone come alongside you to help you through the process. That’s where Tonya Burns comes in. Tonya is a consultant working exclusively with pediatric de...
Dentistry Rules + Regulation Changes in Texas
November 17, 2020 10:00 - 49 minutes - 113 MBTexas has rolled out some regulations and rule changes that dentists need to stay on top of. From controlled substance CE changes and equipment performance evaluations to medical emergency preparedness training and sedation inspections—we cover it all in this episode of Talking with the Toothcop. Don’t miss it! Outline of This Episode [0:21] A trip down memory lane [4:41] Controlled Substance CE changes [13:57] Controlled Substances: EPCS + patient query [19:11] The Human Trafficki...
Dental Chart Auditing [Why It’s SO Important]
November 03, 2020 10:00 - 45 minutes - 36.7 MBWhy do you need to monitor and audit your charting? Why is verifying that your billing is done correctly so important? Because your life and your livelihood depend on it. An ongoing evaluation process is so important to a successful compliance program. Are your standards and procedures accurate? Is your compliance program working? Are claims being submitted properly? All of these questions are important to answer. So in this episode of Talking with the Toothcop, Andrea and I walk through ...
The 7 Must-Have Elements of a Dental Compliance Program
October 20, 2020 09:00 - 54 minutes - 44.1 MBYears ago, the federal judiciary realized that federal judges needed sentencing guidelines for healthcare fraud. In the process, they issued compliance guidelines for different healthcare industries. Each incorporates the seven elements of compliance to combat healthcare fraud. The ramifications of violating the false claims act are tremendous. So what do you need to do to protect your dental practice? What are the seven elements that need to be incorporated into compliance programs? Listen ...
The DEA and Dentistry [Need-to-Know Updates]
October 06, 2020 09:00 - 32 minutes - 26.2 MBDid you know that October is the National Substance Abuse Prevention Month? In keeping with that theme, this episode of Talking with the Toothcop is all about drug regulatory issues and updates, schedule II drug monitoring, and substance abuse prevention. We share some helpful resources and DEA regulation updates—don’t miss it! Outline of This Episode [1:33] DEA drug regulatory changes [3:53] Medicare consolidating credentialing in TX [4:28] Electronic 222 forms for schedule II drugs ...
Sedation Inspections + EPCS + Continuing Education: What You Need to Know
September 22, 2020 16:41 - 38 minutes - 31 MBEvery five years, Texas conducts inspections of any practice that uses sedation. Some practices have recently undergone their initial inspections. From what I’ve heard, most have gone pretty well. Some are getting busted for things they consider nit-picky—like missing information on their preoperative checklist—but that the state board takes seriously. So in this episode of Talking with the Toothcop, Andrea and I chat about preoperative checklist requirements, the Electronic Prescribing of C...
Dental Unit Waterlines: The Good, Bad, and the Ugly - Mike Rust + Kellie Thimmes
September 10, 2020 19:38 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBWater is the lifeline of your dental practice. If your dental unit waterlines are covered in biofilm, you’re in trouble. How do you test your water lines properly? How do you treat your systems? What do you do if you don’t have a closed system? With the heightened awareness of spreading germs due to the Coronavirus crisis, it’s more important than ever to be mindful of prevention in your practice. In this episode of Talking with the Toothcop, Dwight and I chat with Mike Rust and Kellie Thimm...
HIPAA Security Compliance: WHY it’s So Important
August 25, 2020 09:00 - 20 minutes - 16.3 MBHIPAA security compliance isn’t talked about often in the dental community. But the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) can and are investigating dental offices. If you’re not properly or adequately protecting your patient’s protected health information (PHI) you’re at risk of a hefty fine. In this episode of Talking With The Toothcop, I talk about the HIPAA security rule, business associate agreements, and how a data breach can impact your practice. Outline of This Episode [1:20] HIPAA Securi...
We Tackle Coronavirus Dental Compliance Questions - Dwight Shreve
August 07, 2020 15:01 - 50 minutes - 40.5 MBIn this episode of Talking with the Toothcop, Dwight Shreve joins Andrea and I to cover some of the most-asked questions that have accumulated during the Coronavirus pandemic. We talk about face masks and respirators and how to use them properly. We also talk about addressing issues in your practice and the proper procedure if a staff member is diagnosed with COVID-19. If you have unanswered questions swirling around in your head, don’t miss this episode! Dwight Shreve worked at Crosstex f...
Conflict Resolution Strategies for Dentists
June 30, 2020 09:00 - 29 minutes - 23.7 MBThe impact of the Coronavirus is leading to heightened emotions and increased tension. I’ve been fielding a lot of phone calls from dentists who’ve had patients test positive for COVID-19—after they’d been seen in office. Some dentists have had staff who have been exposed or are testing positive for the virus. Dental practices are immersed in chaos and navigating through conflict has been difficult. Some dental offices function like one big dysfunctional family. So in this episode of Talking...
From Cop to Tax Consultant: How Craig Cody Serves the Dental Niche
May 14, 2020 13:29 - 23 minutes - 19.2 MBAre you looking for a tax consultant for your dental practice? Do you understand the necessity of tax planning and preparation for your business? Even better—are you aware of the tax savings you’re missing out on? Tax Consultant Craig Cody joins us to talk about financial planning & taxes. Craig Cody is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and the President & Founder of Craig Cody & Company. He was formerly a cop with the NYPD and ended his career as a Lieutenant after 17 years on the force...