Regulatory Compliance

Do you need guidance on how to comply with the laws and regulations? Don’t worry. CDA tracks the complex processes leading to new laws and regulations. We can help you meet local, state, and federal regulations that impact the dental profession.

With the creation of the CDA Practice Support Center, much of this information has been moved to CDA Compass, the online extension of the Practice Support Center. If you have not yet registered on the site, you will need to register first before logging in to access the information.  To find the information you need, we recommend you use either the Keyword Search or the Compass Resources link at the top right corner of each Compass page.

If you are currently logged in on cda.org and have set up your Compass account, you may click on the links below to jump directly to the following information:

Laws Impacting Dentistry - a summary description of all laws and regulations impacting the practice of dentistry
Prescribers & Controlled Substances
Regulatory Compliance Manual

In addition, CDA Compass has detailed information on the following subjects:

Business and Labor Law
Occupational Safety & Infection Control
Patient Rights & Communication
Third Party Payer
Guide to DPA Compliance

The following information is still available on the cda.org Web site:

Prop 65 and Wastewater Issues