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Is a Dentist in New York State required to have malpractice insurance?
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∙ 14y ago
There is no legal requirement in Oregon that says that dentists must have insurance but, as my source at the Oregon Board of Dentistry says, "it would be pretty unwise to not." I'm told that the Oregon Insurance Commission may help you find out whether or not a dentist is covered, and by which insurance company. Meanwhile, sometimes the dentist will tell you whether or not they're covered by malpractice insurance. If they don't, and there's a dispute, "then that's when you might have to get an attorney involved," says the source - or file in small claims court.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoIf the dentist chooses to purchase Malpractice Insurance, then Yes, they would have to pay for it.
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∙ 8y agoTypically Yes. Dentists can often provide services that present a financial exposure that needs the protection afforded by a good insurance policy.
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