Professional Practitioner Development III

This 4th year course will cover the practice management topics a dentist needs to consider upon graduating from dental school, including leadership, career and business decisions, human relations/personnel issues, working in teams, issues of burnout and mentoring, handling medical errors, and an overview of relationships a dentist needs to develop with many different other types of professionals in the dental industry. 1. Describe the effective practice management principles, including financial, leadership and staff development, legal and risk management, and communication, necessary for successful dental practice. 2. Appraise legal contracts and employment situations for risk/ benefit. 3. Explore basic financial principles relevant to clinical practice. 4. Understand how malpractice works in the United States and discuss best practices in risk management. Understand the role of the State Board of Dentistry in monitoring the dental professional. 5. Reflect on career goals and dental career trajectory. 0.5-3 Credit Hours