Podcast appearances and mentions of duane tinker

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Dental Unfiltered has been recognized as one of the fastest growing podcasts in the dental industry. Andrew and Matthew were asked to host a panel discussion on the state of dental businesses in 2024. They are joined by Dr. Hendrik Lai, Genevieve Poppe, Duane Tinker, and Kara Kelley. These incredible professionals offer valuable insights and perspectives on navigating the evolving landscape of dental.

In this episode, we dive deep into the concerning issue of workplace violence in dental offices. I was joined by my friend Duane Tinker, a compliance consultant and former investigator for the Texas Dental Board. This episode is a bit more serious than usual but oh so important. Dental Office Safety: We discuss the duty of business owners to provide a safe workplace, the importance of contingency plans, and the potential legal ramifications they may face in case of violent incidents. We also touch on the delicate topic of carrying guns at work - you have to know your local laws and regulations. The episode took a sobering turn as we discussed real-life cases where dentists have been killed in their offices. We explore the traumatic aftermath of such incidents and the long-lasting effects they have on individuals and the dental field as a whole. Safety Measures and Self Defense: We also touch on practical safety measures that dental offices can implement, such as panic buttons, safe rooms, and preparation exercises. Tink (as his friends call him) offers valuable insights into self-defense methods that  you can utilize, including using non-traditional objects as weapons. Staying Informed and Educated to Ensure Compliance: Tink shares his expertise on fraud, waste, and abuse laws and why you can no longer take the risk that “it won't happen to you.”  I hope that this episode empowers you to create a safer and more compliant dental practice. For you and your team. Resources from the call:  ADA's Tip Sheet on Workplace Violence: https://www.ada.org/-/media/project/ada-organization/ada/ada-org/files/publications/guidelines-for-practice-success/gps-regulatory/employee-on-employee-violence-tip-sheet.pdf Elite Learning's class on the topic: https://www.elitelearning.com/resource-center/dental/workplace-violence-in-the-dental-office/ Article on Patient Aggression: https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/20660-patient-aggression-toward-dentists-a-common-issue-survey   Connect with Duane “Tink” Tinker: Talking with the Toothcop Podcast Facebook: The Dental Compliance and Duane Tinker Linkedin: Duane Tinker Book a Call with Duane Tinker ------------- My new insurance course is out! Dental Insurance Design and Management is geared toward those who want to understand the how and why of insurance. As a loyal podcast listener, please use "NTMT" for a $75 courtesy toward your investment.  Don't forget to check out my other podcast Chew on This - A Dental Podcast!  If you like the show then I'd appreciate a good rating. Tell your friends. Even podcasters ask for referrals! ------------- Visit odysseymgmt.com to check out my book, webinars and courses.

Today Moody and Houska are joined by Duane Tinker & Paul Saueressig at Voices of Dentistry 2023!

In this episode I am joined by Duane "Tink" Tinker aka The Toothcop and Paul Saueressig to talk about the latest and greatest technology for infection control.  We talk about a polymer coating that continually disinfects the surfaces it is attached to and how it is used in dentistry - this is a game changer for sure and is already in use! If you want to learn more be sure to check out their social media and other sites! Paul - FB: https://www.facebook.com/mcsinfectioncontrolsolutions Insta: https://www.instagram.com/mcsinfectioncontrolsolutions/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mcs-infection-control-solutions/  Website: https://mcsteams.com/infection-control-solutions/  Duane - Website: https://dentalcompliance.com/  Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-with-the-toothcop/id1296587897    

In this episode I am joined by Duane "Tink" Tinker aka The Toothcop and Paul Saueressig to talk about the latest and greatest technology for infection control.  We talk about a polymer coating that continually disinfects the surfaces it is attached to and how it is used in dentistry - this is a game changer for sure and is already in use! If you want to learn more be sure to check out their social media and other sites! Paul - FB: https://www.facebook.com/mcsinfectioncontrolsolutions Insta: https://www.instagram.com/mcsinfectioncontrolsolutions/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mcs-infection-control-solutions/  Website: https://mcsteams.com/infection-control-solutions/  Duane - Website: https://dentalcompliance.com/  Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-with-the-toothcop/id1296587897    

On today's episode, we feature our final episode from the 2023 Voices of Dentistry podcast room, where guests were able to come up on a whim and talk about whatever, whenever. A ton of fun, and today, we kick things off with Paul Saueressig and Duane Tinker. They teamed up to form MCSTeams where they make practices safe by eliminating microbial activity and much more! Lastly, Dr. Mark Costes talks with Dr. Alex Wardian as they go over personal matters and we get an exciting look at some advice that Mark hands over to Alex, pertaining to buying a practice. Tune in as we wrap up the interviews from VoD! EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes

In this episode of the Level of Infection Prevention Podcast, our guest is Duane Tinker, also known as the “Tooth Cop.” He is one of the top compliance experts in the country, has over 20 years as an Emergency Medical Technician and ten years as a Law Enforcement Officer. His unique experiences have given him a unique perspective and a wealth of experience of what to do when it comes to compliance and risk management. Today, he discusses the importance of compliance in a dental practice and what you must do to establish compliance with your business. What is Compliance in a Dental Practice? [1:50] Compliance is about adhering to requirements in many areas that rules and regulations about a dental practice. Duane says that there are many things that we have to comply with and many other regulations and rules that we have to implement and follow in a dental practice. Compliance is about having a series of mechanisms and systems to make sure the way you operate your dental practice is within the rules and regulations. You can incorporate that into your business practice because it'll protect the practice and your staff from both civil and criminal liability for not complying with regulations. Creating Compliance in a Dental Practice [3:30] Most people glaze over or gag on the word “compliance.” Some people follow the rules, and people struggle with authority. The idea of compliance starts with identifying rules and regulations. People have to comply with and establish compliance that people can oversee. For most dental practices and even corporate dentistry, there are so many different roles that need to be addressed by compliance. Top Compliance Areas that the ICC needs to Handle [7:45] Duane says to focus on things that are immediate threats to the safety and security of your patients and staff, especially to your patient's health information. When you think about compliance, it can be overwhelming. So you need to develop a plan and figure out the big things you need to focus on. Figure out the most significant risks you face in your practice and take care of those first. Put a system in place, check to ensure it is working and put it on the back burner. Then come back and double-check it later on and move on to the next thing. The whole thing about managing the compliance program is it's like a marathon. It's not a race, there's no finish line, and you will never finish. The whole goal of having a compliance program is to leave the office tomorrow in better shape than you left it today. Importance of Compliance [10:50] One of Duane's main complaints is that they are swamped on time to comply. He says that you have to prioritize and allocate time to address it. You have to give time and resources to address your compliance concerns because when something happens, that affects the practice negatively, they are 100% preventable. But to prevent them from happening, you have to be dedicated to looking at your systems and identifying where and what you need to make tweaks. Then you make a commitment and follow through with that. Overcoming the Overwhelmingness of Compliance [14:05] Just do the best you can to evaluate your practice periodically. Schedule it throughout the year, looking at different aspects of your practice. You won't have a general idea of where you are, where you're going, and what you need to do to comply with your state's requirements. Make sure to pay registration fees and systematically do that with each of the different risk areas that affect your practice. Do a record on it once a year and involve your whole staff. [16:00] You will find many mistakes. Many people use templates and what you need to identify and recognize in that is if your template is complete. Figure out if you are deleting information from a template that doesn't pertain to a particular situation. Know if your staff is leaving parts of the template blank, not realizing that they need to delete it, or deleting information that doesn't apply to a given situation. Addressing Compliance [25:18] Sometimes, all it takes is just somebody that cares enough to allow you to discover for yourself that you're not there. You have great people and a great dental practice, but there are some things that you're just not ready for. Getting that information and doing something with it in a meaningful way is understanding that it's not about compliance. Sometimes, it's about understanding and addressing how to manage your risks. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change. Manage your risks and do the right thing. Take care of yourselves, your practice, run efficiently, and ensure everybody's safe.   Learn more about Duane Tinker at: Website: https://dentalcompliance.com/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/dentalcompliance Twitter: https://twitter.com/ddscompliance    

Please Leave a Review!   THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimers it might not count for your state. Go here to take the test and get your free CE Credit!   Duane Tinker returns to the podcast today to join Andrew and Michelle for a discussion about patient records and charts in the dental field. Listeners may remember that Duane is a former law enforcement officer who is currently the CEO of Dental Compliance Specialists, a company that works with dental practices across the United States to ensure staff are well-trained in infection control and are working with the best and safest equipment. Known as “The Tooth Cop”, courtesy of his previous line of work in Texas law enforcement, he's also the host of the ‘Talking with the Tooth Cop' podcast. Today he discusses the importance of charting and why auditing is necessary.   In this episode, Duane discusses the importance of documentation in patient records, how cases where notes are inconclusive can pose legal and billing issues, what is needed in a document when signing electronically, and why shorthand should be kept to a minimum for easy communication. He goes on to review the pros and cons of using templates, the importance of reviewing and tweaking them whenever using them, and finishes off with a discussion about the auditing process, including how it is done, and why it should be done on a regular basis.   EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:   Interview starts: 12:36     -   Duane Tinker talks about living the dream in his RV -   The challenges that come with the nomad life -   The importance of documentation in patient records -   What to include when signing electronically -   Should shorthand be allowed? -   The pros and cons of using templates -   The key components of a template note -   Handling the conversation when correction in notes is needed -   The American Dental Hygiene Association standard -   Why Perio charting? -   Why do dentists need to train their assistants on documentation procedures? -   Documenting x-rays and intraoral pictures -   What is the auditing process?   QUOTES:   “One of the most beautiful things about being a business owner is being able to have a vision and create that vision and then execute.”   “The number one most common problem is no clinical note.”   “Every time that you see a patient, there's a story that unfolds there and you know, it's your job, whether you're the dental assistant, the dentist, or the hygienist to tell their story.”   “Communication is key and in an effort to not be misunderstood, let's just use plain English.”   “Your whole goal with your note is to paint a picture.”   “It takes a real talented person to be able to point out the positives and focus on the positives because you know, you have to give a little reward, give a little sugar, with medicine.”   “The only perfect template is the one that you've reviewed and tweaked, modified to suit your needs.”   “Your dentistry is only as good as your documentation. If you don't care enough to do that half the job, then why bother to show up and do the other half?”   “It's important to document objective information with things that you can see, feel, touch...observe with your five senses, okay.”     LINKS:   A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast   A Tale of Two Hygienists homepage   AToTH on Facebook   AToTH on Instagram   AToTH on LinkedIn   Dental Compliance Homepage   Talking with the Toothcop podcast    

Please Leave a Review!   THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimers it might not count for your state. Go here to take the test and get your free CE Credit!   Duane Tinker returns to the podcast today to join Andrew and Michelle for a discussion about patient records and charts in the dental field. Listeners may remember that Duane is a former law enforcement officer who is currently the CEO of Dental Compliance Specialists, a company that works with dental practices across the United States to ensure staff are well-trained in infection control and are working with the best and safest equipment. Known as “The Tooth Cop”, courtesy of his previous line of work in Texas law enforcement, he's also the host of the ‘Talking with the Tooth Cop' podcast. Today he discusses the importance of charting and why auditing is necessary.   In this episode, Duane discusses the importance of documentation in patient records, how cases where notes are inconclusive can pose legal and billing issues, what is needed in a document when signing electronically, and why shorthand should be kept to a minimum for easy communication. He goes on to review the pros and cons of using templates, the importance of reviewing and tweaking them whenever using them, and finishes off with a discussion about the auditing process, including how it is done, and why it should be done on a regular basis.   EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:   Interview starts: 12:36     -   Duane Tinker talks about living the dream in his RV -   The challenges that come with the nomad life -   The importance of documentation in patient records -   What to include when signing electronically -   Should shorthand be allowed? -   The pros and cons of using templates -   The key components of a template note -   Handling the conversation when correction in notes is needed -   The American Dental Hygiene Association standard -   Why Perio charting? -   Why do dentists need to train their assistants on documentation procedures? -   Documenting x-rays and intraoral pictures -   What is the auditing process?   QUOTES:   “One of the most beautiful things about being a business owner is being able to have a vision and create that vision and then execute.”   “The number one most common problem is no clinical note.”   “Every time that you see a patient, there's a story that unfolds there and you know, it's your job, whether you're the dental assistant, the dentist, or the hygienist to tell their story.”   “Communication is key and in an effort to not be misunderstood, let's just use plain English.”   “Your whole goal with your note is to paint a picture.”   “It takes a real talented person to be able to point out the positives and focus on the positives because you know, you have to give a little reward, give a little sugar, with medicine.”   “The only perfect template is the one that you've reviewed and tweaked, modified to suit your needs.”   “Your dentistry is only as good as your documentation. If you don't care enough to do that half the job, then why bother to show up and do the other half?”   “It's important to document objective information with things that you can see, feel, touch...observe with your five senses, okay.”     LINKS:   A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast   A Tale of Two Hygienists homepage   AToTH on Facebook   AToTH on Instagram   AToTH on LinkedIn   Dental Compliance Homepage   Talking with the Toothcop podcast    

This episode of Talking with the Toothcop is a two-parter! In the first half, you'll get a look behind the curtain and get to know me—Duane Tinker—and my co-host, Andrea Baysinger. In the second half of this episode, we share an important reminder about nitrous oxide compliance rules. Don't miss it!  Outline of This Episode [3:01] How Andrea became my co-host [6:05] I'm an introvert—until I take the stage [8:09] Andrea is an introvert disguised as an extrovert [9:29] Country versus city living (who is who?) [12:22] Raising Australian Shepherds on a ranch [13:05] Dentists that administer nitrous oxide [14:31] How dentists get busted for lack of compliance I'm an introvert—until I take the stage I am an introvert. I'm like Sylvester Stallone (Hawk) in the Movie “Over the Top.” Hawk is a professional arm wrestler preparing for a national event in Las Vegas. At the end of the movie, Hawk is interviewed. He said that before he steps in the ring, he turns his hat backward and it's like he turns his face and becomes a different person. That's how I feel when I'm about to walk on a stage and speak. I'm a shy wallflower until I take the stage.  Andrea is very talkative and is a self-proclaimed social butterfly. But she believes it's just a different version of her. She has a degree in English and loves writing and being introspective. So she's at her best when she's chosen to be alone. She feels at peace. She recharges, then gets back out with people.  Country living versus city living My wife and I have a ranch and sometimes I'll go weeks without leaving it. We've got everything we need here (including fast internet). Andrea grew up in the country, too, in a small town of 1,500 people. She thought she was going to stay there for life but she followed her brother to Texas. She packed everything in her Maxima, got a part-time job within two weeks, and has been here for almost 8 years. She'd never in a million years thought she'd end up in a field close to healthcare and now she can't imagine anything else (including living in the country again).  My wife and I have 6 Australian Shepherds, five of which are related. We have a lot of livestock (sheep, goats, ducks, and geese) because my wife does competition herding with her dogs. Supporting my wife in training the dogs is my extracurricular activity. Plus, there are always things to do around a ranch.  Dentists that administer nitrous Switching gears, I've been getting a lot of calls and emails from dentists who are shocked about rules that have been in place for three years now. Many dentists are way out of compliance and don't know where to start.  How are dentists getting busted for lack of compliance? The state only does inspections for those with level 2, 3, and 4 sedation permits. Those who are administering nitrous will never be inspected for that. But let's say a new patient comes to see you for a second opinion. You prepare a treatment plan, make your recommendations, and the patient decides to go with you for treatment.  Six months down the road, you get a letter from the state board. They want to copy the patient's record and the dentist's emergency plan, and the dentist has no idea what they're talking about. Nine times out of ten, it's a complaint against another dentist. That's how dentists get busted for not having emergency plans. It's how the conversation starts with me.  Dentists who administer nitrous: What you should be doing What do you need to do? You need to have a written emergency plan in place and train your staff on that plan. You need an AED, stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, backup suction unit, and emergency oxygen unit. Most of the dentists that are calling me had no clue. Luckily, it's an easy fix.  The takeaway? Be in the know. Get the newsletter from your state licensing board. Visit their website frequently for important information and updates. Get on our email list. We'll inform you of new rules and regulations. Something is always changing and impacting dental offices. Need help with compliance? Give me a shout! Resources & People Mentioned Learn more about protectIt dental at https://dentalcompliance.com/drugkit or call them at 888-878-8916 and tell them that the Toothcop sent you! Over the Top with Sylvester Stallone More information on sedation inspections Connect With Duane https://www.dentalcompliance.com/ toothcop(at)dentalcompliance.com On Facebook On Twitter On LinkedIn On Youtube

Duane Tinker is a compliance consultant who helps dentists and SDOs establish and maintain their compliance and risk management programs. Mr. Tinker has inspected hundreds of dental offices, audited thousands of dental records, and provided training for thousands of dental professionals. Mr. Tinker is a Subject Matter Expert sought by attorneys who represent dentists in administrative, civil, and criminal actions. A former state board investigator turned consultant Mr. Tinker applies his knowledge and experience to help make dental offices safer for patients, dentists, and their staff. Mr.Tinker hosts a podcast called Talking with the Toothcop. You can find it on your favorite podcast app. What You Will Learn: What practice owners should be doing to stay in front of all the changes posed by the pandemic How to help your employees feel safe and protected during the initial reopening so they can focus on serving patients The importance of keeping an open dialogue with your staff as you adapt your practice to the pandemic Everything that should be happening in a dental practice to keep people protected in addition to PPE Guidelines and regulations you should revisit to ensure your practice is operating in compliance with them, and where to find them What the post-pandemic dental landscape is going to look like from a compliance perspective How to contact Duane Tinker: Website: //dentalcompliance.com/ Email: toothcop@dentalcompliance.com Podcast: //dentalcompliance.libsyn.com/ LinkedIn: //www.linkedin.com/in/duanetinker/ //www.linkedin.com/company/dental-compliance-specialists/ Facebook: //www.facebook.com/dentalcompliance/ Twitter: @ddscompliance Check out the Talking With The Toothcop podcast on ApplePodcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRADIO, Spotify, and the Dental Compliance Specialists website.

On this week's episode of the Dental Up Podcast, Duane Tinker shares his experience in transitioning from working as a law enforcement officer to consulting dentists and dental practices. He uses his knowledge to help dentists prevent malpractice claims, lawsuits, disciplinary actions and even criminal prosecution. Duane's unique background and his passion in this topic make him a powerful ally in the Dental Industry. You will hear all this and much more on this week's episode of The Dental Up Podcast. On this episode you will hear about: -The Importance of establishing and maintaining good values and reputation. -Understanding the liabilities you might face. -How an in-depth analysis exposes potential risks in your business For more information on Duane Tinker and Dental Compliance Specialists, feel free to check out the links down below: -Dental Compliance Specialists - https://dentalcompliance.com/ -Talking with the Tooth Cop Podcast - https://dentalcompliance.com/category/podcast/ -Dental Compliance Specialists on Twitter - https://twitter.com/ddscompliance

On this week’s episode of the Dental Up Podcast, Duane Tinker shares his experience in transitioning from working as a law enforcement officer to consulting dentists and dental practices. He uses his knowledge to help dentists prevent malpractice claims, lawsuits, disciplinary actions and even criminal prosecution. Duane’s unique background and his passion in this topic make him a powerful ally in the Dental Industry. You will hear all this and much more on this week’s episode of The Dental Up Podcast. On this episode you will hear about: -The Importance of establishing and maintaining good values and reputation. -Understanding the liabilities you might face. -How an in-depth analysis exposes potential risks in your business For more information on Duane Tinker and Dental Compliance Specialists, feel free to check out the links down below: -Dental Compliance Specialists - https://dentalcompliance.com/ -Talking with the Tooth Cop Podcast - https://dentalcompliance.com/category/podcast/ -Dental Compliance Specialists on Twitter - https://twitter.com/ddscompliance

Duane Tinker is a compliance consultant who helps dentists and SDOs establish and maintain their compliance and risk management programs. Mr.Tinker has inspected hundreds of dental offices, audited thousands of dental records and provided training for thousands of dental professionals. Mr. Tinker is a Subject Matter Expert sought by attorneys who represent dentists in administrative, civil and criminal actions. A former state board investigator turned consultant Mr. Tinker applies his knowledge and experience to help make dental offices safer for patients, dentists, and their staff. Mr.Tinker hosts a podcast called Talking with the Toothcop. You can find it on your favorite podcast app. What You Will Learn: Why Duane founded Dental Compliance Specialists How DCS helps dental practices and their patients The different types of engagements in which dentists will benefit from consulting Why dental practices should consider third party record auditing How dental compliance consulting makes dental offices safer for patients, dentists, and their staff. How to contact Duane Tinker Website: //dentalcompliance.com/ Email: toothcop@dentalcompliance.com Podcast: //dentalcompliance.libsyn.com/ LinkedIn: //www.linkedin.com/in/duanetinker/ Facebook: //www.facebook.com/dentalcompliance/ Check out the Talking With The Toothcop podcast on ApplePodcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRADIO, Spotify and the Dental Compliance Specialists website.

This week it is my pleasure to speak with Duane Tinker and he has a very interesting background! Duane worked in the Texas law enforcement industry then transitioned to a dental office investigator. His challenge with transitioning to this role was learning the dental industry so he could do his job well. He dealt with areas such as investigating clinical complaints against practices, fraud, and people working outside the scope of their licensure.  Through this role, Duane met many dentists and realized they were great people—some just didn’t know, what they didn’t know. Drawing on his law enforcement experience, Duane recognized the value his experiences could have when shared with dental professionals, in a meaningful way, to prevent them from getting into situations such as the ones he was being assigned to investigate. This realization was the catalyst for opening his own business to help stand in the gap for dentists and help dentists prevent situations that could bring about legal action against them. Duane’s perspectives are very important for all dentists to hear so be sure to listen to this episode. After all, you may not know what you don’t know. In this episode, you’ll hear: Tips for dealing with an investigator if you are faced with this situation. Make sure you have an attorney on your speed dial. Know which one to use and which ones to avoid. Make sure the attorney is someone you know and trust. Lying to an investigator is obstruction of justice so make sure you are protecting yourself and preserving your rights by not commenting initially to an investigator. Electronic records would need to be printed for an investigator working under a subpoena. Duane realized how many great people are in dentistry and that he wanted to work with dental professionals to help them understand which dangers can occur in their practices they may not be aware of.  How Duane’s company, Dental Compliance Specialists, can help dental practices. The importance of having your paperwork and compliance information in order. That details matter. For example, having expired medications could result in disciplinary action. Duane’s office is in place to help the good dentists out there prevent situations from getting out of control.   Resources mentioned in this episode:Dental Compliance Specialists Speak with the Tooth Cop Talking with the Tooth Cop - Facebook Talking with the Tooth Cop Podcast   Connect with Russell: Dr. Russell Kirk Podcast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/businessofdentistrypodcast/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/businessofdentistry/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/businessdentist LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/business-of-dentistry/   *** EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com 

It's come to this: the final installment in A Tale of Two Hygienists' infection control series. To close things off, we've brought on a former law enforcement officer who can speak with authority about both the safety and legal ramifications of an unsanitary dental office. Duane Tinker is the CEO of Dental Compliance Specialists, which works with dental practices across the United States to ensure staff are well-trained in infection control and are working with the best and safest equipment. Known as “The Tooth Cop,” courtesy of his previous line of work in Texas law enforcement, he's also the host of the Talking with the Tooth Cop podcast. In this episode, Duane discusses how his work as a state police officer crossed over into the dental profession, explains why complacency is a major factor in the spread of infection, and explores how poor infection control can cost dental practices. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 6:11 - Duane relates his past investigating unlawful dental practice as a Texas Ranger and what he learned about oral health along the way. - Going over how Duane ensures practices are complying with infection control protocols—and how his training saved a life in the long run. - Why waterline safety is one of the more pressing issues Duane deals with in his compliance work. - What Duane thinks the major reason is why even very competent dental professionals can make hazardous infection control errors. - Looking at the infection risks posed by aerosol disinfectants as opposed to other methods of administration. - What's the monetary and reputational cost of poor infection control? And how Duane thinks the dental industry has improved overtime.   QUOTES: “Before you can be a doer you have to be a dreamer.” “There's so much marketing going on out there, you've gotta rise above the noise.” “It's not any one person's fault but the reality is if there's a failure, it's everybody's fault.”  “You come to work safe, you owe it to your families to stay safe, and you owe it to your families to go home without bringing the funk with you.” “Ultimately, where you draw the line is where the line is.”   LINKS: Dental Compliance Specialists - https://dentalcompliance.com/ Talking with the Tooth Cop Podcast - https://dentalcompliance.com/category/podcast/ Dental Compliance Specialists on Twitter - https://twitter.com/ddscompliance OSAP homepage - https://www.osap.org/   Thank you to Paradise Dental Technologies aka PDT for providing sponsorship for this episode! THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimer below as it might not count for your state. Go here to take the test and get your CE credit! Be sure to thank the sponsor for this episode by heading over to www.PDTDental.com and picking up a new instrument or telling them thank you in person at one of the conferences! A Tale of Two Hygienists homepage - https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/   AToTH on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/   AToTH on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwohygienists   AToTH on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atoth/?originalSubdomain=ca  

It’s come to this: the final installment in A Tale of Two Hygienists’ infection control series. To close things off, we’ve brought on a former law enforcement officer who can speak with authority about both the safety and legal ramifications of an unsanitary dental office. Duane Tinker is the CEO of Dental Compliance Specialists, which works with dental practices across the United States to ensure staff are well-trained in infection control and are working with the best and safest equipment. Known as “The Tooth Cop,” courtesy of his previous line of work in Texas law enforcement, he’s also the host of the Talking with the Tooth Cop podcast. In this episode, Duane discusses how his work as a state police officer crossed over into the dental profession, explains why complacency is a major factor in the spread of infection, and explores how poor infection control can cost dental practices. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 6:11 - Duane relates his past investigating unlawful dental practice as a Texas Ranger and what he learned about oral health along the way. - Going over how Duane ensures practices are complying with infection control protocols—and how his training saved a life in the long run. - Why waterline safety is one of the more pressing issues Duane deals with in his compliance work. - What Duane thinks the major reason is why even very competent dental professionals can make hazardous infection control errors. - Looking at the infection risks posed by aerosol disinfectants as opposed to other methods of administration. - What’s the monetary and reputational cost of poor infection control? And how Duane thinks the dental industry has improved overtime.   QUOTES: “Before you can be a doer you have to be a dreamer.” “There’s so much marketing going on out there, you’ve gotta rise above the noise.” “It’s not any one person’s fault but the reality is if there’s a failure, it’s everybody’s fault.”  “You come to work safe, you owe it to your families to stay safe, and you owe it to your families to go home without bringing the funk with you.” “Ultimately, where you draw the line is where the line is.”   LINKS: Dental Compliance Specialists - https://dentalcompliance.com/ Talking with the Tooth Cop Podcast - https://dentalcompliance.com/category/podcast/ Dental Compliance Specialists on Twitter - https://twitter.com/ddscompliance OSAP homepage - https://www.osap.org/   Thank you to Paradise Dental Technologies aka PDT for providing sponsorship for this episode! THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimer below as it might not count for your state. Go here to take the test and get your CE credit! Be sure to thank the sponsor for this episode by heading over to www.PDTDental.com and picking up a new instrument or telling them thank you in person at one of the conferences! A Tale of Two Hygienists homepage - https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/   AToTH on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/   AToTH on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwohygienists   AToTH on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atoth/?originalSubdomain=ca  

Everyone knows that having a "Big Why" is incredibly important, but how does that translate into your business? As Duane says, "Your Big Why gives you a sense of fulfillment from what you're doing." Duane Tinker is a nationally renowned consultant who helps dentists establish and maintain their compliance and risk management programs. Duane has inspected hundreds of dental offices and thousands of dental records. He is a Subject Matter Expert sought by attorneys nationwide who represent dentists in civil and criminal Medicaid related actions. A former state board investigator turned consultant “Tink” applies his knowledge and experience to helping make dental offices safer for dentists, their patients and staff. Tink also has a podcast called Talking With The Toothcop. You can find it on iTunes or at DentalCompliance.com

What if we could make one of the most time consuming, tedious, and convoluted parts of running your practice, and streamline it to actually create operational efficiency?   Duane Tinker is a nationally renowned consultant who helps dentists establish and maintain their compliance and risk management programs. Duane has inspected hundreds of dental offices and thousands of dental records. He is a Subject Matter Expert sought by attorneys nationwide who represent dentists in civil and criminal Medicaid related actions. A former state board investigator turned consultant “Tink” applies his knowledge and experience to helping make dental offices safer for dentists, their patients and staff. Tink also has a podcast called Talking With The Toothcop. You can find it on iTunes or at DentalCompliance.com.

It’s pretty exciting to me to be bringing you this first episode of my new podcast, “Talking With the Toothcop.” I’ve been wanting to do this for a long time and finally decided it was time to get moving. You’ve happened upon the “zero episode” where I explain a bit of who I am, why I’m doing this podcast in the first place, and what you can expect from it week to week. Dental compliance is something all you busy dental professionals know is important but don’t have the time to learn inside and out. That’s why I’m here. I’m the toothcop. Compliance has a lot to do with whether your dental practice is successful or not. All you dental pros out there know that building a successful dental practice isn’t as simple as graduating from dental school and turning on your "open" sign. You’ve got a lot of regulatory hoops to jump through in order to set up shop efficiently and in a way that isn’t going to get you into trouble. You could do the work to learn it all yourself, or you can let me help. I’m here to walk you through the headaches of OSHA and HIPAA compliance, the upkeep of patient records and more. My name is Duane Tinker, but you can call me Tink - and I’m the Toothcop. Join me for weekly podcast episodes and learn what you need to know about dental compliance issues. Everybody needs an ally to help them know what they don’t know, so they can know it. I’m like anyone else, I don’t know what I don’t know. That’s why it’s helpful every now and then to put myself in the place of the student, to learn from someone who’s been down the path I want to go down. If you work in the dental industry you know that feeling because the regulatory burden of compliance is one of those dark, scary paths you need to walk down, but don’t really want to. My company, Dental Compliance Specialists is designed to serve as your ally, we are there to ensure that you are doing what it takes to avoid lawsuits and disciplinary actions. We are ready with our knowledge and expertise to help you get your practice in line with the law - and this podcast is your weekly pep talk and info download to let you know, you can do it! Do you know what investigators are looking for when they look into your dental practice? One of the advantages I have in coming alongside as your audio dental compliance partner is that I used to be on the other side - I investigated dentists for noncompliance issues. So I know what the investigators are searching for when noncompliance is suspected, and I want to help you get through those investigations unscathed. I’ve assembled my own team of investigators that will come into your dental practice and complete a thorough audit. But short of that, I want to serve you on this podcast by sharing my experience with you, so you can be ready the next time they knock on your door. Every dental professional has read the compliance laws that govern their practice, right? I agree with you. You don’t have time to read and understand every word of the legislation that governs your work as a dental professional. For that reason, it’s almost impossible to comply with the rules and regulations set forth by the agencies - unless you have some help. I lead a team of compliance specialists who want to help your practice follow the necessary laws so that you are never in any legal trouble. You worked hard for your dental degree, so don’t put it in jeopardy through a noncompliance issue you didn’t know about. Let us help. Subscribe to this podcast and get weekly info to help you stay out of trouble and in the black. Outline of This Episode [0:22] What is this podcast series about? And who am I, Duane Tinker? [2:01] How I got into consulting through law enforcement. [5:33] The power in a network as compliance experts and dental professionals. Connect With Me https://www.dentalcompliance.com/ toothcop(at)dentalcompliance.com On Facebook On Twitter On LinkedIn On Youtube  

Duane Tinker is a former law enforcement officer/investigator for the Texas Dental Board. He investigated dentists for issues ranging from patient complaints to insurance/Medicaid fraud, drug diversion and even infection control problems. It is his experience that most dentists and their staff strive to do what is right when they know what ‘right’ is. He quickly recognized a huge gap between what dentists know versus what dentists should know. He decided to become an ally for the dental community. Present day, Tink is the President & CEO of Dental Compliance Specialists. His company provides audit, inspection and training services to help make dental offices safer for dentists, patients and staff. When he’s not busy working with dentists and their staff you will likely find him Scuba diving in Belize.   www.dentalcompliance.com