INFECTION CONTROL (2 UNITS), DENTAL PRACTICE ACT (2 UNITS), RISK MANAGEMENT (3 UNITS) (IN PERSON IN HAYWARD)

Michael Kowalski, D.D.S., J.D

Michael Kowalski is a practicing attorney with the Law Office of Michael Kowalski in Pleasanton, California representing dental professionals for over 27 years.  After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served as a medic, obtaining the rank of sergeant, where he developed his interest in dentistry.  Upon completion of his active duty service he enrolled at San Francisco State University.  Dr. Kowalski earned a B.A. in Psychology with a Minor in Chemistry. He then obtained his D.D.S. and Bachelor of Science in Dental Materials degrees from the University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry. Dr. Kowalski obtained his J.D. degree from Santa Clara University School of Law. He has lectured and authored numerous peer reviewed professional journal articles and textbook chapters in the areas of business law, contracts, risk management, professional liability and dental licensing issues.  Dr. Kowalski is a Life Member of the American Dental Association and a member of the California Dental Association and Southern Alameda County Dental Society.

JACQULINE CLARK

Jacqueline Clarke received her BA in Literature and Film from Kalamazoo Collegein 2010, and her Juris Doctorate from Michigan State University College of Law in 2013. She is admitted to practice law in both the Michigan and Illinois state courts,as well as the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan.
Before joining MedPro Group, she worked as a litigation attorney at Smith,Haughey, Rice & Roegge in Ann Arbor, Michigan. There, she specialized in the
defense of hospitals, healthcare facilities, physicians, nurses, and dentists in all stages of the licensing, claims, and litigation processes. She also provided risk
management consultative services to a number of institutional clients, including theUniversity of Michigan Health System, Spectrum Health, and Beaumont Health.
Jacqueline joined MedPro in 2018 and helped our dental division achieve a trialwin rate of 95% and a closed without payment rate over 80%. Jacqueline’s
responsibilities include developing and delivering risk management and patientsafety services to MedPro-insured dentists, students/residents, and national
dental organizations. Jacqueline also serves in a business development role by providing educational seminars on risk reduction and proactive risk management to prospective clients, distribution partners and dental students and residents.
Risk Solutions is an integral part of MedPro Group’s commitment to providing insureds with superior service and unparalleled expertise. We believe this is
one of the most important factors that differentiates us from our competitors. Risk Solutions offers comprehensive solutions that are designed to help insureds address safety issues and minimize liability exposure. We know that our ability to provide useful information and assistance is one of the main reasons our insureds choose MedPro Group.

Ramneel Rai D.D.S

Dr. Ramneek Rai draws her knowledge and expertise in dental infection prevention from being in private practice for more than 10 years and serving in the role of Director of Health and Safety at UCSF School of Dentistry providing health and safety oversight for seventeen clinics that fall under UCSF Dental Center. She successfully supported the Dental Center through the COVID Pandemic ensuring safety of personnel and patients. She has been active in Academia at UCSF School of Dentistry since 2015, teaching infection prevention, control, and safety practices, observing, and providing support to Predoctoral students and residents. She has been an active member of Organization on Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) since 2018 and has served in the role of Director on the OSAP Association Board since 2021. Currently, she is serving as the Vice-Chair to the OSAP Association Board.