Legal Aspects of Dentistry

Olivia Wann and Sky Eagle dive into the topic of why every dental practice needs a clear, well‑crafted AI Policy to protect patient data, uphold ethical standards, and stay compliant in a rapidly evolving tech landscape. Together, they break down how intentional guidelines can empower teams, reduce risk, and help dental offices use AI with confidence and purpose.

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.

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 and how to be ready. Whether its a weather emergency, natural disaster, fire, or an active shooter, every practice needs to have a game plan.

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 discuss the "why" behind so many complex passwords, and what kind of systems work to keep them organized.

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, multi-factor authentication, data encryption, and the risks associated with public Wi-Fi. The conversation emphasizes best practices for managing devices while traveling to ensure sensitive information remains secure.

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 documentation. Caitlin, a former OSHA inspector, provides insights into compliance and the handling of employee vaccination declinations. The conversation also covers post-exposure protocols, booster shots, and the legalities surrounding vaccination scr...

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, and the significance of maintaining safety protocols. The discussion includes insights on exposure control plans, sharps container management, hepatitis B vaccination compliance, hazard communication, and the importance of personal protective equipment. T...

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 on health records, the importance of risk assessments, patient access to records, business associate agreements, access controls, encryption, and breach notification processes. The conversation emphasizes the need for compliance in protecting patient p...