The Dentist-Patient relationship can be terminated in many different ways, but must always be handled in such a manner as to not cause the Dentist to abandon a Patient.  It is the timing of termination that is key. The Dentist-Patient relationship can be terminated by the Patient at any...

The sale of a professional practice has many considerations for both the selling and purchasing parties.  From the seller’s perspective, the payment of a purchase price that is in line with the seller’s expectations and that the seller believes reflects the fair value of the practice is of paramount...

When working for a practice as an associate dentist there are typically restrictive covenants that include, among other items, a prohibition against working elsewhere within a certain number of miles from the practice, both during the employment term as well as for a period of time after termination of...

While having an online presence is a reality and a must in today’s business marketing, one must be cautious about its use and the legal implications. For healthcare practices who are considered “Covered Entities” under HIPAA, and therefore must comply with all the regulations regarding protected health information (“PHI”),...

Don’t panic! Many dental practitioners are under the impression that they must stop what they are doing and meet with an investigator that shows up at the practice unannounced.  While certainly the dental board would like you to accommodate their unexpected arrival, it is not expected or required!  You...