Legal Aspects of Dentistry
Each month, listen to the trainers you know and love from Modern Practice Solutions have a conversation about regulatory compliance such as OSHA & HIPAA, employment matters, practice ownership, associate contracts, and much more. We break down complex legal topics into practice guidance you can actually use in your practice.
Episodes
25 episodes
OSHA Laundry Citations (#25)
In this episode, Olivia and Caitlin discuss how a dental practice received a serious OSHA citation for contaminated laundry being handled unnecessarily.
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Episode 25
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7:20
Planning a CE Event (#24)
In this episode, Olivia Wann and Caitlin Denison invite Lucy Barone up to the mic to discuss all things about planning a CE event! Lucy is a Practice Administrator and Healthcare Management Specialist who knows the many considerations and tiny ...
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Episode 24
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20:37
Updated Haz Com Info (#23)
Is your dental office ready for the new Hazard Communications updates required by OSHA? In this episode, Olivia, Terri, Brenda, and Caitlin discuss the updates and requirements that OSHA has coming your way in the year 2026.
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Episode 23
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5:24
Recent TOSHA Inspections (#22)
In this episode, Olivia and Caitlin talk about the recent influx of TOSHA inspections to dental offices, and what TOSHA is specifically looking for. As well as discussing what we are hearing from inspected dental offices, Caitlin revisits her t...
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Episode 22
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14:41
TOSHA Eyewash Station Requirements (#21)
In this podcast episode, the MPS team discuss the TOSHA eyewash station requirements and what that means for dental practices in Tennessee. They review the key components for having a compliant eyewash station, and why these guidelines are in p...
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Episode 21
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9:29
Why Practices Need to be Aware of Amalgam Waste (#20)
Amalgam contains mercury, so how should it be disposed of? What about filters? In this episode, Olivia and Caitlin discuss what they've seen onsite, and best practices for handling amalgam waste.
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Episode 20
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6:53
Can I Leave a Voicemail for an Appointment? (#19)
Is it a HIPAA violation to leave a voicemail on patient's device that's potentially shared with another person? In this episode, Olivia, Caitlin, Brenda, and Terri give guidance on the appropriate amount of information when leaving a voicemail ...
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Episode 19
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5:40
Who Pays for CE? (#18)
When your staff is continuing their education, under what circumstance does the practice pay? When is it up to the staff to pay for their CEs? Olivia, Caitlin, Brenda, and Terri lay out the guidelines to clear up these questions.
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Episode 18
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13:02
Is Your Practice's OSHA Program Ready? (#17)
Is your practice up-to-date with your OSHA Compliance and programs? Do you have your policies, records, training, and many other factors ready for the worst? In this episode, Olivia, Caitlin, Brenda, and Terri discuss the different OSHA Package...
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Episode 17
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9:20
Fire Prevention in the Dental Office (#16)
In this episode, Olivia speaks with Brenda Thornburg and Caitlin Denison about fire prevention in the dental office, and the different types of flammable materials that are (sometimes literally) right under your patients' noses. They talk about...
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Episode 16
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10:15
Are you making your patients sick? (#15)
In this episode, Olivia talks with Terri, Brenda, and Caitlin about the health of your dental unit waterlines, and how their contents could be closer to pond water than you may think.
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8:32
Ergonomics in Dentistry (#14)
Whether you're a doctor, hygienist, assistant, or administration, your job at a dental practice entails a lot of strain on your posture and musculoskeletal health. In this episode, Olivia, Caitlin, Brenda, and Terri discuss the repetitive motio...
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Episode 14
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12:24
Emergency Action Preparedness in Your Practice (#13)
No one likes to think about the worst thing that could happen, but in this day and age, a practice must have an emergency plan in place. In this episode, Olivia, Brenda, Terri, and Caitlin discuss different emergency situations in your practice...
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Episode 13
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7:47
Is Your Practice's HIPAA Program Ready? (#12)
Is your practice up-to-date with your HIPAA Compliance and programs? Do you have your policies, records, cybersecurity, BAAs, and many other factors ready for the worst? In this episode, Olivia, Caitlin, Brenda, and Terri discuss the different ...
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Episode 12
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11:20
Why So Many Passwords? (#11)
We often hear from our clients that they don't understand why they have to have so many different complex passwords for all of their practice's software systems. In this episode, Olivia Wann, Terri Walker, Brenda Thornburg, and Caitlin Denison ...
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Episode 11
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5:22
SDS Organization (#10)
In this episode of In Step With Compliance, Olivia Wann, Terri Walker, Brenda Thornburg, and Caitlin Denison discuss how best to organize your practice's SDS, what OSHA inspectors look for when inspecting, the most important sections of an SDS,...
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Episode 10
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12:13
Traveling with Your Practice Laptop This Summer? (#9)
In this episode of 'In Step with Compliance', the Olivia Wann, Terri Walker, Caitlin Denison, and Brenda Thornburg discuss essential tips for traveling with laptops, focusing on data protection. They cover the importance of strong passwords, mu...
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Episode 9
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9:11
The True Cost of Free Email Addresses (#8)
In this episode of 'In Step with Compliance', host Olivia Wann, Terri Walker, Brenda Thornburg, and Caitlin Denison discuss the critical importance of using business-level email accounts in compliance with HIPAA regulations. The conversation hi...
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Episode 7
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6:53
Hepatitis B Vaccines (#7)
In this episode, Olivia Wann discusses with Caitlin Denison, Brenda Thornburg, and Terri Walker the importance of the hepatitis B vaccine in the dental field, focusing on OSHA regulations, employer responsibilities, and the necessity of proper ...
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Episode 6
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11:57
Quality Control Task Log Management (#6)
In this episode of 'In Step with Compliance', host Olivia Wann talks with Terri Walker and Brenda Thornburg about the importance of quality control in dental practices. They discuss the necessity of proper documentation during OSHA investigatio...
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Episode 6
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13:47
Common OSHA Violations (#5)
In this episode, Olivia Wann, Caitlin Denison, Terri Walker, and Brenda Thornburg have a conversation on the importance of OSHA compliance in dental practices. They highlight common violations, the necessity of proper training documentation, an...
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Episode 5
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21:30
Chemical Dependency CE Requirements (#4)
In this episode of In Step with Compliance, Olivia Wann, Caitlin Denison, and Terri Walker discuss the critical topic of chemical dependency in the dental field. They explore the importance of continuing education (CE) requirements for dental p...
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Episode 4
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13:14
Top 10 HIPAA Violations (#3)
In this episode of 'In Step with Compliance', host Olivia Wann has a conversation with compliance trainers Brenda Thornburg and Caitlin Denison to discuss the top HIPAA violations in dental practices. They explore common issues such as snooping...
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Episode 3
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24:32