Accurate dental charting is essential for both patient care and legal protection. The January 2025 Dental Board meeting provided valuable insights into documentation best practices, diagnostic protocols, and risk management strategies. Below are the key highlights that every dentist should consider to improve their progress note charting and reduce malpractice risks. Dental Board Highlights – January 2025 1. Perio Probes and Extraction Documentation For cases where a tooth is clearly non-restorable based on radiographic evidence, periodontal probing is not required. However, for all other extractions, dentists must record pocket depths for each removed tooth to ensure complete and defensible documentation. 2. Informal Assessments and...