Legal & Compliance Consulting for Dental Practices
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Because Guesswork Isn’t a Compliance Strategy
Running a dental practice means balancing care with compliance, and the consequences of getting it wrong are too big to ignore. HIPAA violations, OSHA fines, expired contracts, improper billing procedures… it’s a minefield out there.
At DDS Friends, we help you navigate the legal and regulatory side of your business with clarity and confidence. Whether you’re launching a new office, growing your team, or simply trying to stay ahead of changing rules, we provide tailored compliance consulting to keep your practice protected and running smoothly.
Why Legal & Compliance Support Matters in Dentistry
Dentists don’t need to be lawyers. But they do need a legal partner who understands the industry.
Here’s what’s at stake when compliance isn’t handled properly:
- HIPAA fines that can cost thousands, even for accidental violations
- OSHA or infection control issues that can trigger audits or shutdowns
- Outdated contracts that leave you exposed to financial or legal risk
- Employment issues from missing handbooks or poor documentation
- Lost patient trust when privacy, consent, or communication isn’t handled correctly
The good news? Every one of these risks is preventable. And we’re here to help you prevent them.
What DDS Friends Offers
We provide comprehensive, proactive consulting for all your legal and compliance needs, including:
- Full legal and compliance audits
- HIPAA compliance review and training
- OSHA and infection control compliance checklists
- Associate and employment contract review
- Vendor, lease, and service agreement support
- Billing, documentation, and informed consent policy guidance
- Employee handbook creation and updates
- Ongoing support to keep you compliant as regulations evolve
You don’t have to figure this out alone, we make sure your systems, policies, and documents are in order.
Dental-Specific Compliance Support
Our consulting is built around real-world dental practice operations. We know the language, the requirements, and the realities you face day to day.
Here’s how we help you stay ahead:
- Align your policies with ADA, CDC, OSHA, and state board guidelines
- Ensure your HIPAA documentation and communication protocols are complete
- Develop easy-to-follow systems for patient forms and data handling
- Standardize hiring, onboarding, and termination procedures
- Keep your practice protected, even as you grow or expand
We help you build compliance into your culture, not just your filing cabinet.
Benefits of Compliance Consulting With DDS Friends
✔ Prevent issues before they cost you time or money
✔ Avoid penalties, audits, or legal threats
✔ Maintain your license and professional reputation
✔ Reduce confusion with clear, step-by-step compliance plans
✔ Get your team aligned and trained
✔ Sleep better knowing your practice is protected
We give you peace of mind that your practice is legally sound, without the legal headaches.
Why Practices Trust DDS Friends
Our clients choose us because we combine dental expertise with practical, no-nonsense guidance.
- We know dental. You don’t have to explain how your practice works, we already get it.
- We’re accessible. Clear communication, fast responses, and simple steps.
- We’re proactive. We don’t wait for a problem, we help you stay ahead of one.
- We’re private. Everything is handled confidentially, professionally, and securely.
- We’re human. No lectures, no scare tactics, just real support from a team that cares.
With DDS Friends, you’re not just checking boxes. You’re building a stronger, safer practice.
Our Legal & Compliance Consulting Process
Here’s what it looks like to work with us:
Step 1: Intro Call & Risk Assessment
We review your goals, concerns, and current policies to identify risks and gaps.
Step 2: Policy & Document Review
We go through your contracts, consent forms, training logs, and operational protocols.
Step 3: Custom Compliance Roadmap
You’ll receive a prioritized list of what needs to be addressed and how we’ll help.
Step 4: Updates, Edits, and Implementations
We help revise documents, update forms, create handbooks, and train your team.
Step 5: Ongoing Support
Whether regulations change or your practice expands, we’re here to keep you on track.
Signs You Might Need Legal or Compliance Help
If any of these feel familiar, you’re not alone — and we can help:
- You haven’t reviewed your HIPAA protocols in years
- Your consent forms were copied from another practice
- You’re hiring or partnering and haven’t updated contracts
- You’ve never created an employee handbook
- You’ve received a patient complaint or warning letter
- You’re expanding and want to stay compliant during growth
Don’t wait for a problem to arise. Stay ahead with proactive protection.
Who We Serve
DDS Friends is the compliance partner for:
- Startups getting the right structure in place from day one
- Established practices that want to tighten up and modernize their protocols
- Fast-growing offices adding new team members, services, or locations
- Multi-location groups needing standardized systems and risk protection
- Doctors preparing for exit, sale, or partnership transitions
Whether you’re trying to catch up, clean up, or level up, we’re here to help you do it right.
Frequently Asked Questions.
We provide legal and compliance consulting. For licensed legal representation in court, we can coordinate with your attorney or refer you to a trusted partner.
No problem. We’ll help you build everything from scratch, including forms, logs, training protocols, and more.
Yes. We review, advise on, and help improve your contracts so they’re clear and protective.
At least once a year, or anytime there’s a major change in law, staff, services, or operations.
Absolutely. Your documents, policies, and communication with us are all handled with strict confidentiality.
Yes. We provide simple, engaging training and documentation that meets regulatory standards.
