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Exploring the 75 Hard Challenge and Why You Need to Protect Your Integrity!

Talking with the Toothcop

Release Date: 07/02/2019

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Talking with the Toothcop

Introduction: Join Duane Tinker as he welcomes Leah Roling, an acclaimed life coach and celebrated author of "Shift" and "Nobody's Coming to Save You." Specializing in dental professionals' growth and success, Leah shares transformative insights aimed at enhancing both personal and professional realms. Embracing the Platinum Rule with Leah Roling: Discover the transition from the Golden Rule to the Platinum Rule with Leah Roling. Understand the pivotal shift towards treating individuals based on their personal preferences and needs, a cornerstone for effective communication and...

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Clinical Recordkeeping for Dental Assistants for Nifty Thrifty Dentists Group   🦷 The importance of proper documentation and compliance in dental practices: Learn from Dwayne Tinker, former police officer for the Texas Dental Board, as he shares insights on #DentalCompliance and record-keeping.   Key Takeaways: 1️⃣ Proper notations for medications and doctor's instructions are crucial. 2️⃣ #HIPAA compliance is a must, especially for patient record access. 3️⃣ Respect patient privacy and obtain consent during conversations. 4️⃣ Ensure accuracy and reliability...

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Amanda Hill RDH, BSDH has been a dental hygienist for over 26 years. When she took her annual infection control training in 2017, the speaker covered waterlines. She never knew that she had to do more than flush her waterlines. No one else in her dental office knew that they were supposed to do more. Her practice failed their first water test, badly. So Amanda dug in and got them to pass their water testing. Then she started offering to help other dental offices. In this episode, Amanda shares her expertise and we have a deep discussion about waterline testing.  Outline of This...

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Without question, the Covid pandemic had a large impact on the healthcare field. It highlighted monstrous changes that needed to occur in the infection control space. MCS put its resources into investigating standards of care in infection control.  MCS came out with some new technologies that will transform the world of infection control. Paul Saueressig outlines the solutions they’ve created and how they can benefit your dental practice in this episode of Talking with the Toothcop. Do NOT miss this one! Outline of This Episode [2:12] Learn more about MCS Infection Control Solutions...

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Have you heard of the federally implemented “No Surprises Act?” Were you aware that it applies to dentists? The No Surprises Act protects uninsured and self-pay patients from receiving surprise medical bills. So what does that mean for your practice? Find out in this episode of Talking with the Toothcop!  How the “No Surprises Act” applies to dentists As of 1/1/2022, you need to provide patients an estimate of anticipated charges for dental services, i.e. “Good Faith Estimates” or GFEs. They must be provided upon request or upon scheduling an appointment—well in...

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Everyone needs a compliance program tailored to the needs of their practice. Justin Withrow jumps in when a compliance program is absent and things go horribly wrong. Perhaps a client was employing an individual that's excluded from participation in the Federal Healthcare Program that should have been caught.  There is a multitude of things that could happen that could have been prevented by a compliance program. In this episode of Talking with the Toothcop, we dissect the importance of exclusion monitoring, the basics of the false claims act, self-disclosure protocol, and much more. The...

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When you’re in the midst of a busy day in your dental office, the details are the things that you typically let slide, right? But in the dental business, it’s the details that keep you on track and it’s the details that protect your office from huge fines and your Doctor from losing her licenses. This episode highlights some of the things I’ve seen recently that I think all dental office workers need to have top-of-mind. If you don’t take these things seriously, you’re going to have issues eventually. Online training or in-person training? Which do you need? Every dental office is...

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During the 4th Quarter of 2021 we saw a lot of enforcement activity, from the agencies that are announcing their fraud enforcement efforts to insurance companies that are initiating audits, etc. So whatever you’re involved with (Medicare, Medicaid, Indian Health Services, etc.), be sure you have an audit process in place that includes good records on the steps you’ve taken. You need to be able to prove your compliance should an audit or investigation comes your way. Narcotics charges against a Michigan Dentist, and lesson for all of us A Michigan Dentist was busted recently on narcotics...

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I started the Talking with the Toothcop podcast in December 2017. Andrea has been with me since early 2019. We love doing this podcast together. Sadly, it’s time for us to hit the pause button. We will be back—I promise! But we have a lot on our plates right now and it makes sense to pull back temporarily. If this podcast has been rewarding and educational for you professionally, take some time and go back to listen to our episode archive!  Outline of This Episode [0:22] What’s happening in our lives! [4:18] Check out ProEdge Dental [7:01] Sharing some bittersweet news...

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I work with dental offices and do a lot of dental inspections/consults. I help people identify what they need to do differently. We talk through OSHA, HIPAA, infection control, radiology, medications, state board compliance, etc. But I get really excited about infection control and sterilization. That’s my stage—my moment to shine. In this episode of Talking with the Toothcop, we’re going to talk about instrument processing and cleaning procedures. Find out what you could be doing wrong and what to do instead! Outline of This Episode [0:49] Time to redo the 75 Hard Challenge!...

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Your integrity is a critical aspect of your reputation as a dental professional - are yourself doing everything you can to protect it? If you don’t stay proactive when it comes to protecting your integrity, your business could be in danger! 

On this episode, Andrea and I discuss our experience with the 75 Hard Challenge and what it takes for dentists like you to protect your integrity. You’ll want to pay extra attention to this episode - it’s full of content I know you’ll find helpful! 

The 75 Hard Challenge 

I’ll be honest - over the last couple of years; I’ve let my health slide. I’ve been so consumed with the dental compliance space that my attention to my health has taken a back seat. Recently - I’ve been starting to think about my health and a podcast I listened to really helped me see what I can do to get back on track. Andrea and I have started the 75 Hard Challenge - here is what it entails: 

  1. Pick a diet to follow and stick with it - no cheat days. 
  2. Drink a gallon of water a day. 
  3. Exercise twice a day for 45-minutes each session - one has to be outside. 
  4. Take a progress picture every day. 
  5. Read ten pages each night of a personal/professional development book. 

I know the 75 Hard Challenge won’t be for everyone and that’s OK! I brought the 75 Hard Challenge up because I want to encourage and motivate dental professionals like you to stay in the game and pay attention to your health. Find out how Andrea and I have fared with the challenge by listening to this episode! 

Why I started Dental Compliance

As you know - I’m pretty obsessed with dental compliance. I totally geek-out when it comes to self-disclosure protocols, expired medical equipment, securing patient information, and a whole host of additional topics. When I started Dental Compliance back in 2011, my goal was to bridge the gap between government agencies and dental providers. In my experience, most regulators don’t understand dentistry - someone needed to step in with solutions - that’s why I got into dental compliance. We’ve got a ton of helpful resources that will help dental professionals like you stay at the top of your game - if you haven’t joined our email list - that’s a great place to start! 

Your integrity is your greatest asset

If you don’t have your integrity - your word - your reputation - what do you have? This might sound a little old school, but at the end of the day - your integrity is your greatest asset! If your patients don’t trust you to take care of them and always do the right thing - your business will fail. Too many dentists like to stick their head in the sand and assume that ignorance is bliss when it comes to patient billing mistakes - don’t do that! Time might heal all wounds, but if you mess up when it comes to your integrity - you can kiss your business goodbye! Join Andrea and as we go even deeper with the topic of protecting your integrity on this episode.

Outline of This Episode

  • [0:45] Andrea and I share our story about taking on a personal health challenge. 
  • [20:00] Why you should connect with us on social media! 
  • [21:30] The reason I started Dental Compliance. 
  • [23:30] Andrea and I discuss self-disclosure protocols. 
  • [25:15] Responding to detected violations. 
  • [27:00] Don’t be stupid and blow your integrity! 
  • [31:30] What is a corporate integrity agreement? 
  • [34:20] Closing thoughts. 

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