HIPAA Compliance in Dentistry: New Video Training Options

HIPAA Compliance in Dentistry: New Video Training Options

Every day, dental offices handle some of the most sensitive information patients can share—their health history, treatment records, and personal details. However with this information comes responsibility. A single privacy mistake can damage trust, trigger legal consequences, and impact the entire practice. That’s why understanding HIPAA isn’t optional—it’s essential for every member of the dental team.

HIPAA compliance goes far beyond paperwork. It shapes how information is collected, stored, and shared. For dental teams, key areas to understand include:

  • Protected Health Information (PHI): What it is, how it’s used, and how it must be safeguarded.

  • Covered and Non-Covered Entities: Knowing who falls under HIPAA regulations and who does not.

  • The HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules: Setting the standards for how health information is handled and protected.

  • HITECH and the HIPAA Omnibus Rule: Addressing electronic records, data breaches, and penalties for violations.

  • Patient Rights and Office Responsibilities: Ensuring patients understand their rights to access, amend, and control their information.

  • Breach Reporting and Enforcement: What to do if an accidental disclosure occurs.

Some states, like Texas, add even more requirements. Texas HB300, for example, expands privacy protections beyond federal HIPAA standards and requires dental teams in the state to meet both sets of regulations.

To help your dental team stay confident and compliant, MyDentalCE.com now offers HIPAA Compliance for Dental Professionals— a 30-minute, all-video training designed for both clinical and non-clinical staff. Available in both nationwide and Texas HB300 versions, the course makes it easy to complete annual training or onboard new hires with clear, practical guidance and a built-in CE test. Makes the perfect companion to our new OSAH Video Training.

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