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Published on: 1/2/2001
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Roddy Feldman, DDS, Mediation Services Affiliate With Berning & Affiliates, Inc.Dr. Feldman practices general dentistry in Fairfield, CA.He is graduate of UCSF School of Dentistry and is the past Chairman of the ADA Council on Ethics, Bylaws and Judicial Affairs.Prior to assuming his ADA position, he was Chairman of the California Dental Association Judicial Affairs Council and is currently the Hearing Officer for the CDA judicial procedures.Dr. Feldman has lectured extensively on the subject of professional ethics.He is the past president of the Napa-Solano Dental Society, former CDA Trustee and delegate to the ADA since 1984.Dr. Feldman has completed the Program of Instruction for Lawyers, Mediation Workshop at Harvard University School of Law.He is a fellow of the American College of Dentists and the International College of Dentists and Chief Forensic Odontologist for Napa and Solano Counties. - Dr. Feldman is available for a mediation consultation and mediation dispute resolution with Mr. Berning. (Contact us to schedule your consultation)
As dentists form practice alliances on an increasingly frequent basis, the probability of disputes over numerous issues arises.Problem solving techniques other than litigation should be considered.Mediation is a process in which a neutral third party assists two or more disputants to reach a voluntary, negotiated settlement of their differences.Mediation has a number of advantages in solving disputes including:
It is non-adversarial