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Dr. Chillura interviews Dr. Gary DeWood, DDS, MS, the Executive Vice President of Spear Education. In this episode, they discuss pre-requisites in Prosthodontics which include, confirming the patient's goal of treatment, establishing trust and a positive patient experience as well as the importance of chart documentation and much much more!
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In this episode, Dr. Chillura interviews Michael Wensel, Vice President Program Leader for the Dental Program. They discuss the importance of opening a claim in a timely manner and how our Professional Liability policy, service and processing stands out in the market place.
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In this episode Dr. Anthony Chillura interviews Dr. Gordon Christensen, DDS, MSD, PhD as they discuss Risk Management in clinical dentistry. Dr. Chillura and Dr. Christensen stress the importance of proper training, detailed treatment planning and medical clearance requirements. You will not want to miss this incredible eposide.
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In this episode, Dr. Chillura interviews Dr. Nancy Addy, the immediate past president of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. Dr. Addy has exclusively practiced dental sleep medicine since 2006. Within the interview, they discuss dentists who treat sleep apnea, patient characteristics and the process of oral appliance therapy.
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In this episode, Dr. Chillura interviews Dr. Alexander Ross Kerr, who is a Clinical Professor at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Radiology and Medicine at New York University College of Dentistry. Highlights of their discussion about oral and oropharyngeal cancer are listed below:
Who get screened, how often to screen patients, and when to refer Accepted screening techniques Why Stage 1 & 2 are difficult to detect Why men are 2x more likely than women to encounter this How HPV has impacted oral cancer and if the HPV vaccine can protect against oral cancer -
General dentists often perform oral surgery procedures in their office. This episode features an interview with Dr. Ed Miller, an oral surgeon who has been practicing full-scope OMFS since 1999. He outlines some specific protocols to reduce your risk and liability when performing these procedures. Statistically, oral surgery, by general dentists, is a leading driver for claims and state board actions. The prudent practitioner should consider carefully what is within their scope of practice and comfort zone before proceeding.
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Dr. Chillura and Ashley Lacourse go over some of the features and benefits of the new, user friendly Risk Management Webinar format offered by the PPP. Attendees will receive 4.5 hours of CE credits for the lecture. Topics include: anatomy of a claim and real life claims scenarios, documentation and charting, and informed consent.
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In this episode, Dr. Chillura discusses high risk procedures and the protocols to follow in implantology with guest speaker Dr. Louis Franzetti, who is a dentist, periodontist and implant surgeon located in New York.
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In this episode, Dr. Anthony Chillura, DMD interviews Mr. Thomas O'Carroll. Mr. Thomas O'Carroll works with Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP and manages our online Non-Clinical Legal Inquiries through the Professional Protector Plans website. Dr. Chillura and Mr. O'Carroll discuss frequently asked questions and how to navigate these legal inquires.
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Dr. Chillura, Director of Risk Management for the Professional Protector Plan for Dentists, discusses the fundamental elements of Oral Cancer and the recommended guidelines the ADA recommends regarding Oral Cancer.
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Dr. Anthony Chillura and guest, Nancy Pistilli-Hurst, lead attorney for management of dental claims for the Professional Protector Plan discuss legal issues to consider. The following items are discussed.
What to do if you receive a letter from an attorney requesting patient records How to handle a patient complaint due to being unhappy with a dental treatment provided Patient Injury Should you provide patient information to an attorney without legal counsel -
It is inevitable that at some point in your career you will consider refunding fees to prevent a malpractice allegation. In this episode, Dr. Chillura, PPP Risk Control Director, discusses some protocols to follow when faced with this decision.
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To be successful, the doctor-patient relationship must be one based on mutual trust and respect. There are many reasons why that relationship can deteriorate to the point that patient dismissal is the best option to exercise. In this episode, Dr. Chillura, PPP Risk Control Director, suggests some protocols to follow when faced with this decision.
