“Why Correct Dental Compliance is So Essential For Every Dental Practice.” with Kelly O’Brien

In this episode of The Ultimate Dental Podcast, Dr. David Moffet interviews Kelly O'Brien a leading dental compliance consultant from Manchester in England. In this interview, Kelly O'Brien discusses the increasing importance of dental compliance and the role it plays in ensuring the safety and well-being of patients. She emphasises the need for dental practices to have good structure and protocols in place, as well as the importance of staff training and following through with all compliance requirements. Kelly also highlights common areas where practices often fall short, including areas of infection control, equipment maintenance, and also background checks on employees. Kelly stresses the significance of proper surgery design and layout to ensure smooth instrument flow and compliance. Overall, Kelly's passion for dental compliance shines through as she helps today’s leading dental practices navigate the complex world of regulations and to create a safe environments for both their patients and their staff. If you want your practice to be at the forefront of dentistry in 2024 and beyond, don’t miss this episode! What you will learn: [01:20] Introduction and Background of Kelly O'Brien [02:46] The Role of Dental Compliance and Kelly's for It [04:27] The Challenges and Importance of Compliance in Dental Practices [08:47] Common Areas Where Dental Practices Fall Short in Compliance [09:58] The Impact of Cutting Corners in Compliance [11:57] The Consequences of Dangerous Compliance Practices [15:51] The Importance of Proper Surgery Design for Compliance [19:24] The Benefits of Addressing Compliance Issues from the Start [26:28] The Role of Dental Compliance Consultants in Supporting Practices [37:51] The Difference Between Older and Newer Dental Practices in Terms of Compliance [41:53] Kelly's Experience as a Compliance Expert and the Continual Need for Compliance Takeaways Dental compliance is essential for ensuring patient safety and the smooth operation of dental practices. Practices should have good structure and protocols in place, and staff should be trained and follow through with compliance requirements. Common areas where practices often fall short include infection control, equipment maintenance, and background checks on employees. Proper surgery design and layout are crucial for instrument flow and compliance. Dental compliance consultants can provide guidance and support to help practices meet compliance standards. Listen and Watch here: Youtube: Facebook: Apple: Sound Bites:- "Once compliance is in place, the whole team, the whole practice,everything runs that much smoother." "The little things tend to lead to the big things that get overlooked." "Cutting corners in compliance can have dangerous consequences for patients."