In the fast-paced world of dentistry, compliance, ethical billing, and proper dental charting are essential to maintaining high standards of care and minimizing legal risks. Today, we’re breaking down three useful dental charting insights that every provider should keep in mind to stay compliant and protect their practice. 1. Written Consent for Scaling and Root Planing Scaling and root planing (SRP) is a standard periodontal procedure, but did you know that written patient consent is required? The standard of care dictates that patients must provide documented consent before undergoing SRP. Why is this important? It ensures the patient understands the risks and benefits of...