Dental Risk Manager Linda Harvey on Hidden Risks in Dental Practices

The biggest risks in your practice may be the ones you never see coming.Most dental mistakes don't happen because people don't care.They happen because of communication breakdowns, training gaps, documentation issues, and assumptions that quietly build risk over time.In this episode, Linda Kane sits down with Linda Harvey, founder of Dental Compliance Institute and a nationally recognized expert in dental risk management.From patient deaths tied to lengthy procedures to a case involving unsterilized instruments being used on a patient without anyone knowing, Linda shares the hidden risks she sees repeatedly in dental practices—and the simple systems that help prevent them.They Explore:• The "silent failures" happening in dental offices today• Why communication breakdowns create patient safety risks• Real-world examples of near misses and preventable mistakes• Documentation and record-keeping risks practices often overlook• Better onboarding and training strategies for dental teams• The role leadership plays in creating accountability and safety"Safety is a competitive advantage."Because great risk management doesn't just protect compliance—it protects patients, teams, reputations, and profitability.Connect & Learn MoreLinda Kane & Dental Office Rescuehttps://www.dentalofficerescue.com/Dental Compliance Institutehttps://dentalcomplianceinstitute.com/Compliance Train the Trainer Courses & Membership Communityhttps://dentalcomplianceinstitute.com/our-courses/🚀 Subscribe and never miss an episode! New episodes drop every other Wednesday.🎧 This podcast is produced by @parkerkane.co | Want help creating your own expert podcast? Reach out ➝ [email protected]