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Developing an Effective Records Retention Policy for Your Practice

Date: August 17, 2009
This article was published by Dentistry iQ, the web's most comprehensive resource for dental professionals.

Co-Author: Philip M. Bogart, Esq.

During the last few years, many types of businesses have realized the importance of enacting formal records retention and destruction policies. Like any other business, it is crucial for a dental practice to implement a formal records retention policy. Dental practices are required by law to maintain adequate patient records. Failure to do so can expose the practice to significant risks and liabilities.

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