Summary

In this conversation, dental practice management expert Dayna Johnson discusses the importance of documentation in dental malpractice cases with Dr. Mitchell Gardiner and attorney Ryan Donahue. They emphasize the significance of dental records in supporting the standard of care and defending against malpractice claims. They also discuss the impact of electronic communication on documentation and the role of dental hygienists in thorough note-taking. The conversation highlights the importance of comprehensive and accurate medical histories and the need for regular updates. The speakers also stress the significance of informed consent discussions and the documentation of these discussions in protecting dentists from negligence claims.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

01:03 Introduction of Special Guests

03:02 Importance of Dental Records in Malpractice Cases

04:00 The Role of Documentation in Malpractice Defense

05:22 The Impact of Electronic Communication on Documentation

06:21 The Difficulty of Answering Questions without Documentation

07:45 The Importance of Thorough and Accurate Medical Histories

09:13 The Role of Dental Hygienists in Documentation

10:35 The Significance of Medical Histories in Dental Malpractice Cases

12:28 The Importance of Reviewing Medical Histories at Every Visit

14:49 The Frequency of Updating Medical Histories

17:22 The Role of Technology in Medical History Documentation

19:27 The Importance of Reviewing Online Health History Forms

21:22 The Significance of Informed Consent Discussions

22:49 Determining the Need for Informed Consent for Different Procedures

24:40 The Documentation of Informed Consent Discussions

26:29 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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