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Have You Been Sued Yet? New Challenges in Risk Management and Record Keeping

Lecture Course

June 7, 2019

Course Overview

This course will include an in-depth discussion of actual lawsuit cases. This NEW course is approved by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners for technical and/or scientific course credits and can be used toward relicensure.


Objectives

At the conclusion of the course, participants will learn:

  • Jurisprudence and ethics review
  • Types of lawsuits affecting dentistry
  • Potential sources of all dental lawsuits
  • What are the odds of being sued
  • New challenges increasing the risk of being sued
  • What to do if you are sued
  • Texas State Board disciplinary actions
  • What to do if you are charged with violations
  • Keeping dental records that meet TSBDE requirements and provide malpractice defense
  • What the future holds

  • Presenter(s)

    • Robert M. Anderton, DDS, JD, LLM
      • ROBERT M. ANDERTON, DDS, JD, LLM, received his dental degree from Baylor College of Dentistry in 1961 and JD degree from Southern Methodist University School of Law. He is a fellow of the AGD, ACLM, ICD, and ACD. Dr. Anderton is a Former President of the Texas Dental Association and the American Dental Association.
    • James W. Orr, DDS
      • JAMES W. ORR, DDS, obtained his degree from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Dental Branch in 1968. He served on the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, the Texas State Board of Radiation Control and as Director of the Texas Medicaid Program.
    Disclosures & Policies

    No Recording and Transcription Policy
    To protect the privacy, security, and integrity of our programs, meetings, and events, recording of any kind is strictly prohibited unless expressly authorized in writing by the department director. This includes, but is not limited to:
    - Video recordings (camera, phone, webcam, or other devices)
    - Audio recordings (phone, microphone, digital recorders, etc.)
    - Screen captures or screen recordings
    - AI-based or automated transcription tools (e.g., apps or software that convert speech to text)

    Guidelines: All participants are expected to respect this policy at all times. If recording is necessary as an accommodation, or for education or administrative purposes, prior approval must be obtained in writing. Unauthorized recording or transcription may result in removal from the session and/or further administrative action. Exceptions may only be granted by the department director in advance. Taking detailed notes is encouraged, and participants are welcome to take pictures of the presentation slides for personal use.

    Purpose: This policy ensures a safe and respectful environment, protects sensitive and proprietary information, and upholds the confidentiality of all participants.

    Financial Disclosure Statement
    It is the policy of the UT Health San Antonio Office of Continuing Dental Education to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its sponsored educational activities. All participating speakers, course directors, and planning committee members are required to disclose to the program audience any financial relationships related to the subject matter of this program. Relationships of spouse/partner with proprietary entities producing health care goods or services should be disclosed if they are of a nature that may influence the objectivity of the individual in a position to control the content of the CDE activity. Disclosure information is reviewed in advance in order to manage and resolve any possible conflicts of interest. Specific disclosure information for each speaker, course director, and planning committee member will be shared with the audience prior to the speaker’s presentation.

    This educational activity is free from commercial bias. The planning committee, presenters, and authors have disclosed all financial relationships with commercial interests relevant to this content, and any potential conflicts have been identified and mitigated according to ADA CERP standards. No commercial entities have influenced the content, selection, or presentation of materials, and no product endorsements or promotional activities are included in this presentation. Any mention of products, services, or companies is solely for educational purposes and does not imply endorsement.

    There is nothing to disclose for this course.

    Course Refund Policy
    Please review the Course Refund Policy by clicking here. This policy includes information regarding requirements that attendees must comply with to remain eligible to receive CE, cancelling your registration, course transfers, etc.


    Time

    Check-in: 8:00 AM
    Program time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM


    Location

    UT Health San Antonio, School of Dentistry


    Tuition

    • Dentist: $220
    • Allied Dental Personnel: $145

    Credit

    Hours: 7

    This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP) through joint efforts of UT Health San Antonio. UT Health San Antonio is recognized by the ADA CERP as a provider of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

    Course Note

    Effective September 1, 2008 Rule 104.1, licensees may choose to have up to four (4) hours of risk management-related coursework. Includes risk management, record keeping, and/or ethics courses and the allowance for self-study hours has been increased to six (6) hours.

    Registration closed



    • For help or questions about this program, you can contact us at:
    • Phone: (210) 567-3177
      Email: smile@uthscsa.edu
    UT Health San Antonio Training Future Generations

    The UT Health San Antonio, School of Dentistry is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education.
    ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. UTHSCSA designates the number of credit hours for each course individually. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at www.ada.org/cerp.

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