Alan Baum

The most recent annual Shareholders Report is posted on this website and the annual AAOIC Shareholders’ Meeting will be held virtually using Zoom on Saturday May 3, 2025, at 11:30 Eastern Daylight Time.  All AAOIC insureds are invited to participate!  Please click on the link to join the meeting. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83690558954?pwd=Ggbm90zxiUzC7AlAobY6WGpTbYHbvN.1

When it comes to malpractice insurance, many orthodontists focus solely on individual coverage. However, ensuring that your professional corporation, such as a PC, LLC, S Corp, or other legal entity, is also insured is just as important and is required by AAOIC. Whether you operate as a solo practitioner or Read more…

AAOIC is pleased to introduce a comprehensive toolkit designed specifically for AAOIC-insured orthodontists. This resource has been thoughtfully developed to support you asyou explore opportunities to expand the scope of your practice or navigate keymilestones such as acquisitions and mergers. Whether you’re considering new venturesor transitioning your practice, this toolkit Read more…

AAOIC has published two new supplemental informed consent documents, one for patients who choose a limited or compromised treatment plan and one for patients who decline orthodontic records, including progress records. These supplemental documents are designed to be used in addition to AAOIC’s standard informed consent when either of those two scenarios occur. Read more…

Smile Direct Club Alert: Due to the abrupt closure of Smile Direct Club (SDC), many orthodontists are reporting SDC customers are contacting their office wishing to continue their treatment. AAOIC recommends orthodontists approach them as you would any new patient entering your office, taking appropriate records, establishing a new treatment Read more…

LOCUM TENENS COVERAGE You have an orthodontic practice; you need to take a protracted leave of absence. You want to arrange a substitute orthodontist to treat your patients while you are on leave. What is the best way to manage malpractice exposure while the substitute doctor is working for you?  Read more…

The most popular orthodontic professional liability insurance in the United States, the AAOIC policy is considered the greatest membership benefit of the American Association of Orthodontics (AAO) by many of its members. Here’s why: AAOIC believes that protecting your career is worth doing right. And, because we’re orthodontists like you, Read more…

Addressing problem areas with patients is never fun, but it is critical orthodontists have those conversations as soon as possible. By communicating early, you can help patients understand the potential for serious treatment problems and encourage them to accept suggested solutions. These conversations can also help minimize the risk of a Read more…

1.  How are premium rates determined for malpractice insurance in a specific practice area? Premiums are determined by an actuarial analysis of the claims experience in the area that you practice.  Areas that are very litigious, such as the NYC Boroughs, generally have higher premiums while a less litigious area Read more…