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Practice Management

Dentist

Student

Team

(6506) Mastering Dental Compliance: 7 Steps to Protect Practice from Risk

Friday, October 24, 2025
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM ET
Location: Level 1, Salon C
CE: 1
Fee: Included with SmilePass

Disclosure(s):
Kim Maggard, RDA, CDA, CDIPC: No financial relationships to disclose
Tarasha Pearson, DDS: No financial relationships to disclose
Is your dental practice truly compliant—or just hoping for the best? In this eye-opening live session, we’ll walk you through the 7 essential steps every dental office must take to avoid costly mistakes and build a culture of safety, security, and compliance.

Packed with real-life case studies of dental practices that faced HIPAA breaches, OSHA violations, and costly fines, this session reveals what went wrong—and how you can do better. You'll gain insider tips from compliance experts, learn to spot red flags before they become liabilities, and walk away with clear, actionable steps to protect your patients’ privacy, your team’s safety, and your practice’s financial and reputational health.

This session goes beyond checklists—offering a step-by-step guide to reduce risk, build trust, and

Learning Objectives:

  • Recognize key compliance risks that commonly lead to HIPAA and OSHA violations
  • Implement a 7-step strategy to strengthen your practice’s compliance program
  • Apply practical tips to protect patient data, ensure staff safety, and stay audit-ready