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Dr. Mitchell Gardiner Dental Malpractice Shrewsbury, NJ

  • Private Practice
  • Assistant Clinical Professor, Fixed Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine
  • Senior Attending Dentist, Riverview Hospital Medical Center

Thursday Courses
Th6038 - Without Medical History and Informed Consent: You are SO LIABLE!
Time: 12 - 3 PM
Type: Lectures   
Dentist Fee: $105.00  Other Fee: $75.00

Do you obtain honest and complete medical histories from your patients? Really? Do you have valid informed consent discussions with your patients? Do you document them properly so they would stand up in a court of law? We will discuss how important both of these aspects of dental practice are to your patients' well-being and to yours! You would be wise to spend 3 hours with Dr. Mitchell Gardiner and learn before it is too late. Do not find yourself liable!

Friday Courses
Fr6077 - Changing Standards of Care 2026: Practice in the Present and Protect Your Patients
Time: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Type: Lectures   
Dentist Fee: $105.00  Other Fee: $75.00

Dr. Gardiner presents an engaging course on the evolving standards of care that every dentist must know. Covering essential topics like medical history, clearance, oral cancer screening, pain management, informed consent, and antibiotic protocols, this program equips clinicians to practice confidently within 2026’s guidelines. Stay current to protect your patients and safeguard your practice from liability while delivering the highest standard of care in today’s changing dental landscape.

Fr6096 - The Periodontal Ligament Injection for Mandibular Local Anesthesia: Say Goodbye to the Mandibular Block for Most of Your Restorative Dentistry
Time: 2 - 4:30 PM
Type: Lectures   
Dentist Fee: $105.00  Other Fee: $75.00

You can give an incredibly comfortable and effective local anesthetic injection for most mandibular restorative treatments. Learn what armamentarium and local anesthetic is required for this low pain injection and the many restorative procedures that can be performed with no patient discomfort. Identify the advantages of using the periodontal ligament injection for your restorative dentistry.

Saturday Courses
Sa7025 - Teach Your Dental Team How to Defend You From Malpractice
Time: 8:30 - 11:30 AM
Type: Lectures   
Dentist Fee: $0.00  Other Fee: $0.00

This course highlights the critical role of thorough clinical documentation in malpractice defense. Designed for the entire dental team, it teaches how to meet accepted standards of care while documenting effectively to protect the practice. Participants will learn the essential elements of clinical documentation that safeguard against liability and ensure high-quality patient care. Attending as a team fosters a unified approach to creating a best-practice environment that minimizes legal risks and supports professional excellence.

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