Dentists routinely employ estheticians as independent contractors to augment their customary services. An esthetician may provide everything from waxing and facials, to chemical peels and microdermabrasion. In a business that works so closely and physically with each client, it is…
Like many industries, the insurance industry is cyclical in nature. Each cycle lasts from two to ten years and is defined as either “hard” or “soft”. Hard markets can result from many reasons, but reflect the fact that insurance companies…
All of the top medical malpractice insurance companies prefer to insure those healthcare professionals least likely to have claims. So, most of them offer incentives to place your insurance with them. Generally, medical malpractice insurance rates are based on specialty,…
All of the major dental malpractice insurance companies for dental professionals offer ways to reduce premium, as a way to attract and keep good dentists. Generally, a premium is based on your specialty, location, limits of liability, and actuarial data.…
Graduation from residency or dental school can be very overwhelming: you cannot wait to get started with future patients, but first you have a multitude of decisions to make. Will you join a small practice or a large regional practice?…
In an effort to expand their practices, many dentists and oral surgeons are performing facial cosmetic and botox procedures. Patients who, in the past, might have chosen these procedures to correct physical malformations are now turning to facial cosmetic procedures…
You are almost ready to start your career in dentistry, but there is still one hurdle that you must get by before graduation: your Board Exam. While preparing for this mammoth test can be a stressful time for a dental…
Whether you are about to graduate from dental school or are a well-established Oral Surgeon or Dentist, it is important to understand the types of coverage offered through a professional liability or dental malpractice insurance policy. The two types of…
