Drilling Into What To Do With Dental Equipment Claims | The Savvy Adjuster Podcast  Ep. 40

It’s time to drill down into the nuances of dental equipment claims with The Savvy Adjuster Podcast. When a peril impacts a dental office, the damage can extend beyond the patient chair. Host Chris Nichols is joined by TechLoss Consulting and Restoration Corporate Vice President Bob Karbin and Vice President of Engineering Mikey Minor to discuss the wide array of specialized equipment that can be compromised. They explore the common causes of loss, from water and smoke damage to power surges, and outline the critical first steps adjusters should take to mitigate further damage. Listen on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform.

Discussed in This Episode 

• The full range of equipment found in a dental office, including specialized lab and operatory tools  
• Common perils that impact sensitive equipment, such as water, smoke, power surges, and physical impact 
• Critical first steps and best practices for adjusters to follow when receiving a dental equipment claim to prevent further damage 
• The role of wear and tear and how degreed engineers can differentiate it from other causes of loss  
• The restoration and cleaning process for contaminated equipment to return it to pre-loss condition  
• Options for securing equipment to minimize business interruption for the insured  
• Real-world examples and stories from the field of complex dental equipment claims  

Additional Dental Equipment Claims Resources: 

• Article: Drilling into Dental Equipment Claims: Perils and the Assessment Process
• Guide: Dental Equipment Assessment and Restoration
• Case Study: Dental Equipment Claim

Alpine Intel’s content is meant to inform and educate readers using general terms and descriptions. They do not replace expert evaluations that determine facts and details related to each unique claim.