PCI: A Small Acronym with BIG Implications

Wednesday, July 16, 2025
5:00 pm PST / 8:00 pm EST

Fifty percent of merchants aren’t PCI compliant, leaving them at severe risk of data breaches, as well as the financial toll of monthly PCI penalties levied by the processor. In this informative discussion, Merchant Advocate’s Cheryl Dunham outlines what you need to know about PCI compliance and how to become (and remain) compliant. In addition, she will cover what constitutes a data breach, what your practice’s potential liability is, and how to protect yourself. Finally, she’ll discuss cost-reduction strategies and how Merchant Advocate can assist you in improving your bottom line.

Learning Objectives

• Learn about PCI compliance and why it’s important
• Understand how to become (and remain) compliant
• Discover what constitutes a data breach and how to protect yourself
• Learn how to reduce your costs to accept credit cards

Merchant Advocate has extensive experience in the dental industry and can help your practice navigate the complexities of credit card acceptance without coming out of integration. They provide a FREE ANALYSIS on the health of your account and will negotiate lower rates, eliminate hidden fees, and fix any processor errors or issues. All that’s needed to get started is a recent merchant statement.

This webinar is sponsored by Merchant Advocate and is free to attend. No CE is available for this course. 

If you are not yet a Member but would like to experience the many benefits of DOCS Membership, consider joining as a Trial Member for only $1.* There is no obligation or risk; cancel anytime.

Spots are limited to the first 500 participants. If you cannot attend the live presentation, the recording will be available to DOCS Members at no charge. Learn more about DOCS Membership here.

About the Presenter(s):

With over 30 years of experience in the dental industry, Cheryl brings a deep and well-rounded understanding of the business of dentistry. Her career spans a wide range of roles, including 12 years in dental specialty offices, publishing Doctor of Dentistry magazine in Seattle, and training dental teams in the effective use of Dentrix dental software. Cheryl has also worked as a consultant for dental practices in transition, offering strategic guidance and operational support.

 

*Trial Membership Offer is open to dentists who have not participated in the Trial Membership program within the past two (2) years. After 60 days, if not cancelled, the Trial Membership will upgrade to a Standard Membership at $59.95/mo for a one-year commitment. Refer to terms of service for details.

 

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DOCS Education is designated as an Approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing education programs of this program provider are accepted by the AGD for Fellowship/Mastership and membership maintenance credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement. The current term of approval extends from 09/17/2000 to 12/31/2026. Provider ID# 217651.