Buying a dental practice is exciting, but it also comes with legal, business, and operational risks that are easy to underestimate. In this video, Michael…
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Dental office employers (like other Ontario employers) often put team members on probation for the first 3 months. The idea was that, if things aren't…
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A 2025 Ontario Small Claims Court decision, Duchene v. H.S. Bedi Dentistry Professional Corporation, is an important reminder to dentists that excellent clinical work does…
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After you've decided to sell, you've likely engaged a law firm to help prepare your practice for sale. They'll cover things like gathering due diligence…
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Complaints arising from routine dental hygiene visits have got to be the MOST frustrating for dentists. The care is standard and the intent is appropriate.…
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Dentists considering the sale of their practice are often told—sometimes aggressively—that they need a broke-er or real estate sales representative to achieve a successful outcome.…
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Patient complaints alleging negligence are among the most stressful situations a dentist can face. The process of responding to a claim can be time-consuming, emotionally…
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The Health Professions Appeal and Review Board’s December 2025 decision in Drake v. Mueller offers a cautionary lesson for Ontario dentists about patient privacy, informed…
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In October 2025, the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario ("IPC") released Decision 309 arising from a patient complaint about a dental practice that had…
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Across the healthcare landscape, the accuracy and completeness of patient records are critical. It helps ensure the delivery of safe care, continuity of treatment, and…
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