Dental Blog

Understanding Dental Practice Profitability

By Guest Author Jim Boltz, President, Zimmerman, Boltz & Company While some dental practices are profitable by chance, most successful practices prosper because the dentist has taken the time to understand the business of dentistry.  Their success and profitability can often be credited to four key factors. They learn to read and understand their financial […]

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Regulation of Dental Insurance

H.B. 159’s Regulation of Dental Insurance The experienced dental law attorneys at Nardone Limited follow recent developments in the field of dental law.  To prevent dental insurers, dental benefit plans, and other contracting entities from instituting fee limitations on services not considered to be “covered dental services” for dental insurance plan enrollees, the Ohio General […]

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Why You Need an Estate Plan

As a dentist, an estate plan should be a top priority and is both essential during your lifetime and after you pass away.  Estate plans become crucial in the event that you become ill, disabled, or are unable to make financial or health-related decisions on your own.  Further, as dentists, you must consider the possibility […]

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Invalid Social Media Policies

The NLRA, which is enforced by the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”), guarantees employees the right to engage in “concerted activities for the purpose of collective bargaining or other mutual aid or protection.” Under certain circumstances, the NLRA protects “concerted activities” of union and non-union employees. “Concerted activities” include general discussions of working conditions and […]

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CDC Infection Control Guidelines Affecting Dental Practices

As dental attorneys, we at Nardone Limited regularly assist our dental practice clients in dental board related matters, including infection control.  In discussing infection control issues with dentists in Ohio and throughout the United States, dentists sometimes wonder how they can keep up with so many different aspects of operating a dental practice.  To successfully […]

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Importance of Conducting Patient Chart Audits When Purchasing Dental Practice

As dental attorneys, the attorneys at Nardone Limited represent dentists in all aspects of their practice, including representation during the purchase of a dental practice. There are several due diligence steps that should be completed prior to purchasing a dental practice, including a thorough patient chart audit. This article provides a brief overview of the […]

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Nardone Limited Speaks to Northeast Columbus Study Club

As specialized dental practice attorneys, the dental attorneys at Nardone Limited frequently give presentations to dental professionals on common issues impacting dental practices.  As part of our ongoing involvement in the dental industry, we strive to assist dental practices to maximize profits and minimize any negative circumstances that may impact the dental practice’s bottom line.  We recently […]

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Taking Advantage of Section 179 on Purchases of Dental Property

As businesses and tax attorneys specializing in representing dental practices, the dental practice attorneys at Nardone Limited regularly assist our dental clients in the purchase and sale of their dental practices and structuring these transactions for optimal tax planning opportunities for our clients. For more information about tax planning for your business, see our post here.  For […]

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Legal Requirements to be Recognized as a Dental Specialist in Ohio

As a firm that specializes in the dental industry, the dental attorneys at Nardone Limited represent all different types of dentists, including dental specialists. But, what is required for a dentist to call themselves a dental specialist? This article provides a brief overview of the requirements for a dentist to be called and recognized as […]

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Nardone Limited Speaking at North American Society of Periodontists Meeting

As specialized dental practice attorneys, the dental attorneys at Nardone Limited frequently give presentations to dental professionals on common issues impacting dental practices.  On October 26, 2013, Vince Nardone will speak at the North American Society of Periodontists meeting in Phoenix, Arizona.  His presentation will cover “Factors Impacting Dental Practice Employers From a Labor and Employment Perspective,” […]

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