Boyd W. Shepherd, D.D.S., J.D., is a 1988 graduate of the University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston and a 1992 graduate of South Texas College of Law. Dr. Shepherd’s law practice emphasizes comprehensive legal services for Texas dentists, including Texas Dental Practice Act & TSBDE Rules compliance, licensure, dental practice transitions & employment contracts, commercial lease review and negotiation, and risk management. In addition to his full time practice of law, Dr. Shepherd also directs five courses at the University of Texas Dental Branch in Houston, including Ethics, Communications, Law & Regulations, and two courses in Practice Management. Dr. Shepherd is a member of the Greater Houston Dental Society, Texas Dental Association, and the American Dental Association, and serves as legal counsel to the GHDS Board of Directors. For information, please click here to contact Dr. Shepherd, or click the menu bar, above.
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Legal forms to comply with Texas state regulatory & common laws requiring informed consent. Texas Dentists and their office staff members may access up to 60 different legal forms to obtain written informed consent for a variety of general & specialty dental procedures. Also, forms for dental office administration, patient correspondence, & employment of dental office personnel. Forms for informed consent in Spanish are now available.
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