Regulatory Compliance

 Keep ahead of the compliance process with our customizable Regulatory Compliance Manual. Plus, learn about CURES and opioid pain management, review upcoming regulation deadlines and check your practice’s compliance.

Regulatory Compliance

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Customize this form to create a dental practice’s notice, which must be updated by Feb. 16, 2026. It must have specified elements. Provide the notice to new patients and collect an acknowledgment of receipt. Post it in the practice and on the practice website. Notify current patients of the updated notice.

Summarizes allowed duties and educational requirements for all dental assisting categories. Includes new requirements effective Jan. 1, 2025 and July 1, 2025.

The Cybersecurity Toolkit equips dental practices with essential support to prepare for, respond to and recover from cyberattacks. It includes practical checklists, response plans and step-by-step expert guidance to help safeguard patient data and keep your practice up and running.

Are you in compliance?

Stay informed about the upcoming dates and deadlines.

Regulatory Compliance Manual

This manual provides sample written plans and forms to assist a dental practice in Cal/OSHA compliance. It also has information on waste management.

CURES and Opioid Pain Management

CDA continues to promote best practices and compliance with state and federal laws regarding opioid pain management.

Resource Library

Access an online library of downloadable articles, guides, templates, checklists and forms.

Regulatory Compliance News

March 11, 2026
Are your patients recording audio and video in the dental office?

Conversations recorded between dentists and patients without permission from either party can create serious legal risks for dental professionals. Here is how dentists can avoid risks, especially as wearable technology becomes more popular.

March 4, 2026
Medi-Cal enrollment requirement for prescribing dentists who treat Medi-Cal patients

CDA clarifies key points about the Medi-Cal prescriber requirement announced by the Dental Board of California.

Abyde, CDA's Endorsed Partner for OSHA compliance
January 19, 2026
OSHA myths busted: What California dental practices need to know

The experts at Abyde share how dental practices can decode OSHA regulations and more easily comply.

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