Documentation, patient communication, and risk management are integral to improving care and protecting oral health professionals.

Do I need to take a full-mouth X-ray (FMX) within the same date allowance as the bitewings? If I take bitewings in April, can I take the FMX in December?

My cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) renewal deadline is in June but my office is not hosting a class until August. Is this a problem if I wait until August?

Our nonclinical staff members want to close the office and leave the minute the last patient is gone. They don’t understand that we need to clean the operatories/sterilize instruments prior to leaving. Is this a legal issue?

Strategies for navigating compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 and mitigating breach risks.

Are gel pens acceptable for patient charting, or is the preferred implement still a black ballpoint pen?

Oral health professionals are poised to address the complex issue of substance use through evidence-based screening tools.

My office uses iPads for patient check-in. Are there any issues regarding securing informed consent on such a device?

During my review, I was penalized for taking too much time on medical histories. I am concerned that if I am not thorough, I may be liable if something goes wrong.

How do you classify a patient who has returned to a practice after 3 years?