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Meet Ted Elink-Schuurman
"The DDS/OMS Specialist"
Dental General Practitioners & Specialists
At HMBD Insurance Services, our goal is to protect the profession of Dentistry.
We work direclty with Fortress Insurance Company who is a specialty provider of Professional Liability Insurance for dentists. They are owned and operated by dentists, and they only insure dentists. Our dedication to dentistry has led us to develop a winning strategy that is twofold: protection and defense.
Fortess offers valuable risk management guidance and practice management expertise to help safeguard you and your practice. In the event of a malpractice lawsuit, Fortress will defend you and will not settle without your consent.
Fortress Insurance Company is a Dental Malpractice insurance company owned and operated by dentists. Fortress is an admitted carrier licensed in all 50 states. The company writes professional liability insurance exclusively for general dentists and dental specialists (excluding oral and maxillofacial surgeons in private practice who are written through OMSNIC). Fortress began operations in Illinois and Texas in 1997. Today, Fortress insures more than 14,000 dentists nationally.
If you would like a no obligation comparison insurance quotation on your Dental Malpractice Insurance simply go to our Forms section and complete the online Application listed as Dentist Application (Fortress). Once you complete the Application you will need to print it, sign and return by mail, email or fax.
For more information you can call or email the agents listed below:
- Ted Elink Schuurman:
- tedeli@hmbd.com
- Christie Wong:
- chrwon@hmbd.com
See what other Dentist have to say about Fortress
Dr. Melisa Christian
I recommend Fortress professional liability coverage. I chose Fortress after discussing it with fellow faculty at Baylor. The coverage is broad, and I feel comfortable knowing I have a trusted provider.
I live in Dallas, Texas. There is wonderful opportunity here, and diversity. There is also a really great running community. I practice in a general dentistry office with the most supportive and energetic staff. I became interested in dentistry after meeting a dentist who inspired me by the way he made his patients feel so comfortable.
I recharge by running. It's an avenue to find your inner strength and do things you never thought possible. I compete in marathons and triathlons, and I also volunteer coach. In 2008, I competed in the Olympic Marathon Trials in Boston.
I love teaching. I've taught second year students at Baylor College of Dentistry how to design and fabricate removable prosthodontics. It was an amazing experience! I'd love to teach again when I have more time.
I hope to make a difference in my patients' lives. Dentistry is more than restorations, it's caring for people. Making patients comfortable and helping them trust me is as important as making their smile beautiful.
Dr. Brian Gurinsky
I recommend Fortress professional liability coverage. My previous insurance company could settle a case without consent. If they settle, it's a permanent mark on your record even if you've done nothing wrong. That was a big sticking point for me and the reason I switched to Fortress.
I live in Denver, Colorado. God's Country. I skied here once in college and that was it, I wanted to live near the mountains. I started my own practice in 2003. It's not a typical perio office. Our practice is focused on implants and soft tissue grafting and we see patients of all ages. They all call me by my first name.
I chose periodontics because I like the challenge of surgery and the ever-changing techniques and materials. We do a wide variety of procedures and each case is unique.
I believe in creating a caring and nurturing environment for my patients. I see one person at a time and everyone gets specialized care. After surgery we send them home with a bag of food and call them that night. We try to do the little things. That sets our practice apart.
I'm involved in the academic side of the profession. I teach surgery and do active clinical research. I'm the leading researcher on a revolutionary new material that may change the way we do gum grafts.
I am a sports and music junkie. Living here is so conducive to being active and staying fit. I enjoy skiing, basketball, tennis, running and triathlons to help me decompress and stay on top of it all. I think of my two grandfathers when seeking moral or professional guidance. They both epitomized integrity, work ethic and compassion. In a situation I'll think, what would they do?
Dr. Ed Siliva
I recommend Fortress professional liability coverage. Great customer service. My agent is always available and helpful. The coverage is very complete and the prices are competitive.
I live in Edina, Minnesota. I came to the States as an exchange student from Spain and then stayed on for college. I obtained my DDS at the University of Minnesota. I practice general dentistry. My partner and I have had our practice for twelve years. I really enjoy the cosmetic cases, the before and after is very satisfying. I have had patients hug me they were so happy.
I recharge by playing soccer. It's a great stress reliever and mind cleanser. Our team has been together for 8 years, playing winter and summer. We have league games on Sundays and usually some beers afterwards.
I love my children, spending time with them. I have two boys. We bike around the lakes, play soccer and go up to our cabin in Wisconsin to fish and jet ski. I plan to expand our practice to a network of offices in the metro area. We have two offices now, and plan to add a third soon. I like the business side of dentistry. I hope to see my children develop into good people and guide them to achieve their goals. I can see having grandkids.