Package Description

Using a largely unscripted mock trial format, two veteran trial attorneys will represent their clients before the judge and jury to determine whether ACME Dental Inc is liable for damages suffered by the dentist plaintiff related to an outbreak caused by dental water contamination. Attendees will be the jurors as they vote using their electronic devices to determine the outcome of the trial.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1. Understand the differences between civil and criminal jurisprudence using scenarios based on cases involving both malpractice and product liability.
2. Clarify the importance of proper documentation and record keeping as essential elements of practice risk management
3. Explain how critical evidence-based expert witness testimony can be in determining case outcomes
4 Elaborate why properly validated instructions for use are essential elements of risk avoidance for dental manufacturers and vendors

Price:

• Members: $15
• Non-members: $30

Continuing Education

OSAP is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.

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Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.

Please email the OSAP office at office@osap.org or call +1 (410) 571-0003 if you wish to be in contact with the course author/creator(s) with any questions or for clarification of course concepts or for technical assistance in completing the online test.

All participants assume individual responsibility for providing evidence of contact hours of continuing education to the appropriate authorities and for the maintenance of their individual records.

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CE Credits: 2.0
Educational Method: Lecture, Recorded, Self-instructional (self-study)
Location: Online
Publication Date: June 2023
Expiration Date: June 30, 2026

Speakers:

Olivia Wann, JD

Olivia has extensive knowledge of dental safety. She represents and defends dentists in all aspects of OSHA compliance including investigations, inspections, citations, and settlement negotiations. Her company, Modern Practice Solutions, provides onsite and online training, policy development and site audits.

Disclosure: No relevant financial relationships to disclose

Edwin J. Zinman, DDS, JD

Dr. Zinman is a Periodontist. He is a former lecturer at the UCSF Department of Periodontology. He is an attorney specializing in dental jurisprudence which has included dental unit waterline cases.

Disclosure: No relevant financial relationships to disclose

Moderator: Shannon Mills, DDS