Colin Bell, DDS

Malpractice
Anesthesia and patient safety are a team effort
Oral surgeon Dr. Colin Bell is in the unique position of reviewing claims for anesthesia use for a malpractice insurance company. In this role, he is often asked by dentists how they can minimize the risks of anesthesia administration. He offers a practical blueprint of essential considerations to enhance patient safety.
September 9, 2019
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Opioids
Second Opinion: A comparison of 2 opioid alternatives
In this Second Opinion, oral surgeon Dr. Colin Bell writes about practical pain management alternatives to opioids, focusing on two specific examples. Dr. Bell also discusses new dental codes for reimbursement while emphasizing patient safety and practitioner awareness of the ongoing opioid epidemic.
May 21, 2019
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DSO
Second Opinion: Unique business model contributes to practice success
When an oral surgeon in private practice found that too much time was being spent running the practice and not enough on patient care, he and his partners turned to a management services company. Dr. Colin Bell details their practical decision-making process and the advantages for their practice.
October 3, 2018
2016 10 12 14 41 06 881 Dr B Second Opinion 400
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