Practice Management
You have your own unique vision of what makes an ideal practice. Detail and document your vision with our sample business plans. Use step-by-step checklists for opening, transferring ownership or closing a practice. Get helpful marketing tips, patient education tools and more.
A customizable checklist and suggested first-week schedule to provide a new associate with all the information and tools they need so that they can be confident and successful from day one.
The interview process provides an opportunity for both the practice owner and associate candidate to assess whether their working relationship will be compatible. Get tips in this resource.
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information and guidance to help you evaluate prospective partners if you are considering forming a group or multi-owner practice.
Whether you’re looking for an opportunity as an associate dentist or looking to hire an associate dentist, take a look at the tools available to assist you with your hiring and onboarding needs.
Resource Library
Access an online library of downloadable articles, guides, templates, checklists and forms.
Employee Manual Resources
Practice Management News
Build a stronger practice through dental team recognition
Valuing your current employees boosts productivity and leads to higher retention. Here are five opportunities to show appreciation for dental team members.
Are you prepared to be short a dental team member? Get leave management support
What leave of absence laws apply to California dental practices? CDA discusses the importance of documentation and offers a quick online assessment for members.
Diverse event lineup for 2026 offers CDA members C.E. and connections in dentistry across the state
Whether you’re seeking to re-ignite your passion for your profession, shape your dental team or expand your clinical skillset, CDA and local dental societies offer an exciting lineup of in-person events in 2026.