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In evaluating sound ('gold-standard') dental PRACTICE-MANAGEMENT principles, all of the following are appropriate EXCEPT:

  1. Investing in good employee benefits/retention
  2. Maintaining high clinical quality
  3. Carrying minimal/inadequate professional liability insurance
  4. Practicing sound financial management
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Correct answer: C. Carrying minimal/inadequate professional liability insurance

  • A. Retaining good staff is a sound business practice.
  • B. Quality care underpins a successful practice.
  • C. Correct (the EXCEPTION). Carrying too little malpractice/liability insurance is a clear risk-management failure, not a best practice.
  • D. Good financial stewardship is a sound principle.

Note: The recall was uncertain on the exact options for this item; the clearly poor business practice is inadequate insurance coverage.

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