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Thank you for your interest in the CNA HealthPro Dental Professional Liability Risk Management Seminar.

Who should take this course?

One of the most successful programs available, the CNA HealthPro Dental Professional Liability Risk Management Seminar is designed for dentists and staff who wish to enhance patient care and reduce their chance of having a malpractice claim.

About the course

In today's litigious society, managing risk is more important than ever before. Don't wait until after you've had a malpractice claim to learn the most effective ways to protect your patients - and your practice. Learn from the experiences of your colleagues as our presentation and discussion of actual claims lead you and your staff through a myriad of key risk exposures.

The topics discussed during the course include:

• Pre-treatment issues, such as the medical history, examinations, and radiography
• Best practices for managing the clinical risks of specific dental procedures
• Managing adverse events
• Creating patient records that pass the Amnesia Test and support your care
• Communicating in a litigious world
• Informed consent and informed refusal
• Patient management risks
• Updated claim statistics
• Emerging risk issues, and much more

One of the most comprehensive risk management programs available, the CNA HealthPro Dental Professional Liability Risk Management Seminar is presented by a dentist with risk management expertise and includes an update of state-specific issues by a local defense attorney. In addition, each seminar participant receives a 238-page comprehensive course workbook, complete with sample forms and helpful risk management tips

Developed by dentists for both dentists and their staffs, this presentation will provide you with skills, tips and techniques to better manage patients and your role in the practice..

After attending the CNA HealthPro Dental Professional Liability Risk Management Seminar, participants should be able to:

• Assess and update risk management practices they currently employ
• Understand that the ultimate result of improved risk management is improved patient care
• Make the informed consent process a critical success factor in patient management
• Understand risk management implications of the doctor-patient relationship
• Implement record keeping practices that both enhance patient care and reduce malpractice risks
• Engage in effective communication with patients, co-workers, and colleagues
• Develop and implement effective office, staff, patient care, and practice management policies.

This informative program will stimulate you to assess your practice, apply critical thinking based on the information presented, and make prudent choices that enhance patient care and reduce your chance of having a malpractice claim.

The courses are sponsored by CNA HealthPro on behalf of the PPP and are hosted locally by PPP State Administrator agents. We invite you to join the tens of thousands of dentists and staff who have improved their practices by attending the CNA HealthPro Dental Professional Liability Risk Management Seminar.

Continuing education information

• CNA HealthPro (ID #209717) is designated as an Approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing education programs of this program provider are accepted by AGD for Fellowship, Mastership and membership maintenance credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry. The current term of approval extends from 01/01/2006 to 12/31/2010.
  
  
• Attendees at each seminar receive 4.5 hours of dental continuing education credit.

Attendees insured under the Professional Protector Plan for Dentists (underwritten by CNA HealthPro) will receive a credit on their professional liability premium upon renewal. Dentists not currently insured by the Professional Protector Plan can qualify for the credit if they purchase their coverage within one year of attending the seminar.

Take control of your liability exposure. Attend a course soon! See the schedule of upcoming courses.

Course fees and times vary by location.

If you have questions about the course content or need further assistance, please contact Dr. John Vaselaney at 1-312-822-7386 or via e-mail at: john.vaselaney@cna.com. Dr. Vaselaney is Assistant Vice President, CNA HealthPro, and is the national director of dental risk management for the Professional Protector Plan for Dentists.