Speaker: Madison Edwards, MSN, RN

Course Description: This presentation offers a comprehensive overview of legal risks in dental practice. It explores current trends in dental settings and their impact on patient care and professional liability. Attendees will learn about the top four liability areas in dental hygiene and common reasons for lawsuits against dental hygienists. The session will also discuss the benefits of professional liability lawsuits and provide practical strategies for protecting one's practice. This informative session aims to equip dental hygienists with essential knowledge to navigate risks and maintain high standards of patient care.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify trends in the dental practice setting.
• Discuss areas of liability for dental hygienists.
• Explore benefits of professional liability coverage.
• Define everyday risk management techniques for safe practice.

CE Credit Hours: 1.0

Original Date of Session: January 29, 2025

The American Dental Hygienists' Association is designated as an approved provider by the American Academy of Dental Hygiene, Inc. #AADHADH (Jan. 1, 2025–Dec. 31, 2025). Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial Board of Dentistry. Licensee should maintain this document in the event of an audit.

The American Dental Hygienists’ Association is an approved provider of dental continuing education as recognized by the Dental Board of California, Provider #5238.