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Steve Barrabee1, Michael Kowalski
1JD Bradley, Curley, Aslano, Barrabee & Gale, PC, Larkspur, Calif 94939, USA.
Abstract:
Upon graduation and licensure, most dentists anticipate going into the profession of providing dental heath care to patients in an office or clinic setting. The profession is also the business of dentistry. Failure to appreciate documentation requirements for the business of dentistry can result in legal battles that are time-consuming and emotionally draining. This article provides an introduction, issue spotting, and tips to avoid those legal battles.
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