Live CE Webinar: Risk Management – Mitigating Malpractice Lawsuits

Friday, December 3rd | 12PM PST | 1 CE

Summary of webinar:  A malpractice lawsuit can cause a lot of stress and anxiety for a dentist, especially if you’re not fully prepared. Join us for our December webinar with special guest speaker, Mr. Chris Verbiest, who will help you understand what to expect during a deposition in a malpractice case, how to fully prepare, and will outline the details of proper charting. Mr. Verbiest will review the following points: Sample questions dentists are asked and the best way to deal with them, proper charting, an annual dental practice checklist, communication techniques, and other important details.

Key takeaways:
 The dentist should feel comfortable with the deposition process.
 Tips for better record keeping.
 Reminders for an annual practice checklist of commonly overlooked tasks.
 Helpful hints in communication and practice management.

Speaker Bio: Chris Verbiest has over 40 years of insurance experience and has served dentists in the Pacific Northwest since 1998, as Vice President for DBIC, NORDIC, and most recently, TDIC.  Mr. Verbiest is currently the Director of the dental program for California Healthcare Insurance Company Inc., a risk retention group (CHI).  Chris is a frequent speaker at state dental associations, component societies, dental conferences, and study clubs around the western United States.  He has also lectured at the ADA’s annual meeting, and at the Schools of Dentistry in Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Tennessee.