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For dental professionals seeking
legal expertise, information, and counsel,
Boyd W. Shepherd, D.D.S., J.D., and
The legaldental.com Law Library
equip and educate Texas dentists for
navigating their legal concerns.

Comprehensive courses designed for
Texas dentists on issues related to
Board Rule compliance,
business operations,
risk management,
employees, patients,
and litigation.




Available Courses Open for Enrollment & Pre-Order:

Risk Management & Record Keeping, Including Ethics: 9 CE Hours

TSBDE Regulatory Rule Compliance and Ethics for Texas Dentists

Boyd W. Shepherd, D.D.S., J.D.

Boyd W. Shepherd, D.D.S., J.D.

$750

Dentist Contracts: Employer's View

Negotiation Goals & Strategies for the Practice Owner

Boyd W. Shepherd, D.D.S., J.D.

Boyd W. Shepherd, D.D.S., J.D.

$50

Dentist Contracts for Associates

Negotiation Goals and Strategies for the Employee or Independent Contractor

Boyd W. Shepherd, D.D.S., J.D.

Boyd W. Shepherd, D.D.S., J.D.

$50

Selling a Dental Practice

The Legal Side, and the Other Professionals Involved

Boyd W. Shepherd, D.D.S., J.D.

Boyd W. Shepherd, D.D.S., J.D.

$50

Buying a Dental Practice

The Legal Side, and the Other Professionals Involved

Boyd W. Shepherd, D.D.S., J.D.

Boyd W. Shepherd, D.D.S., J.D.

$50

Starting Your Dental Practice

The Legal Side, Your Checklist, and Other Necessary Professionals

Boyd W. Shepherd, D.D.S., J.D.

Boyd W. Shepherd, D.D.S., J.D.

$50

Closing a Dental Practice & Retirement

The Legal Side: Wrapping Up Your Career at Career's End

Boyd W. Shepherd, D.D.S., J.D.

Boyd W. Shepherd, D.D.S., J.D.

$50

Commercial Office Leases

The Legal Side: Office Lease Review & Negotiation Strategies

Boyd W. Shepherd, D.D.S., J.D.

Boyd W. Shepherd, D.D.S., J.D.

$50

Litigation for the Dentist

Understanding the Process of the Civil Courts

Boyd W. Shepherd, D.D.S., J.D.

Boyd W. Shepherd, D.D.S., J.D.

$50

TSBDE Complaint Investigations

What to Expect, Know, & Do at Each Step of a Board Complaint Investigation

Boyd W. Shepherd, D.D.S., J.D.

Boyd W. Shepherd, D.D.S., J.D.

$50

TSBDE Informal Settlement Conference: Inside the TSBDE ISC

What to Expect During the TSBDE Informal Settlement Conference

Boyd W. Shepherd, D.D.S., J.D.

Boyd W. Shepherd, D.D.S., J.D.

$50

TSBDE Cases in State Office of Administrative Hearings

What to Expect, Know, and Do at Each Step

Boyd W. Shepherd, D.D.S., J.D.

Boyd W. Shepherd, D.D.S., J.D.

$50

TSBDE Board Meetings

Understanding the Importance of Attending and Participating

Boyd W. Shepherd, D.D.S., J.D.

Boyd W. Shepherd, D.D.S., J.D.

$50

TSBDE Rules: Dismissing a Patient from a Practice

Legally Compliant Use of TSBDE Rule 108.5

Boyd W. Shepherd, D.D.S., J.D.

Boyd W. Shepherd, D.D.S., J.D.

$50

TSBDE Rules: Reporting a Patient's Death or Injury

Legal Compliance with TSBDE Rule 108.6

Boyd W. Shepherd, D.D.S., J.D.

Boyd W. Shepherd, D.D.S., J.D.

$50

About Your Course Presenter:

Boyd W. Shepherd, D.D.S., J.D.


For 27 years, Boyd W. Shepherd, D.D.S., J.D., has developed a specialized practice of providing legal services and counsel to Texas dentists on a wide range of legal issues.

  • 1985 Graduate Texas A&M University
  • 1988 Graduate UT Dental Branch Houston
  • 1992 Graduate South Texas College of Law
  • ADA, TDA, & GHDS Member

Dr. Shepherd has vast experience in Texas State Board representation at each and every level of the process. His law practice includes day-to-day counsel and guidance to dentists across the state of Texas on issues related to their business operations, Board Rule compliance, risk management, employees, patients, and a variety of matters in litigation.