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Most dentists assume that operating through a professional corporation protects them from personal liability under a commercial lease. An Alberta court decision suggests that assumption may not always be correct. While this is an Alberta decision and is not binding on Ontario courts, it raises impor … Read more »

Privacy breaches in healthcare are often discussed in terms of hacked databases or lost records. In May 2026, however, an Ontario Superior Court decision illustrated a different risk: recording patients inside clinical spaces without meaningful consent. The Ontario Superior Court issued a major clas … Read more »

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A 2026 Alberta decision, Tudor v Accurate Screen Ltd., is an important reminder for dental practice owners: hiring decisions are built on trust, and serious dishonesty during the hiring process may justify termination for cause. Although the case was decided in Alberta, Ontario courts may still look … Read more »

A recent Ontario decision offers a cautionary lesson for dentists dealing with insurers: not every “acceptedâ€� settlement is binding. When the scope of a release is unclear—or worse, broader than what was agreed—courts may refuse to enforce it. Background The case of Obeid v. Sun Life Assuran … Read more »