10 areas of potential liability for dental hygienists
Do you think malpractice insurance is just for dentists?
Many hygienists make the mistake of assuming they won't be named in a lawsuit, or that their employer's policy would cover them. While hygienists are not sued nearly as often as doctors, this scenario isn't impossible. Find out the top 10 areas of potential liability for RDHs in this helpful gallery from DentistryIQ.
Practice management and hygiene expert Dianne Watterson, MBA, RDH, wrote extensively about malpractice considerations as a contributor for RDH and DentistryIQ. Here are her top 10 areas of potential liability for hygienists, with updated resources.
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Prevention vs. prosecution: Malpractice and the dental hygienist
About the Author
Amelia Williamson DeStefano
Market Content Director
Amelia Williamson DeStefano, MA, is market content director of Endeavor Business Media’s Dental Group, where she leads content strategy for Dental Economics, RDH, DentistryIQ, and Perio-Implant Advisory. With a background in editorial leadership and audience development, she focuses on delivering clinically relevant, evidence-based content that supports better patient care and stronger practice outcomes. She holds a master’s degree in English literature from the University of Tulsa.