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

Top Resources

This checklist provides an overview of what dental practices need to do to comply with the Dental Board, occupational safety, employment, environmental, radiation safety, patient privacy, information security, and general business requirements.

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

Cyber Security Awareness Month
September 23, 2025
Boost your dental practice’s cybersecurity with a five-step plan

Cybersecurity Awareness Month is an opportunity for dental offices to evaluate their privacy, data protection and compliance practices and boost them with new resources.

August 27, 2025
AI in dentistry: What are the HIPAA violation risks? 

Remember that AI is a tool to assist — not replace — your professional judgment.

August 7, 2025
New RDA preceptor program from CDA assists on-the-job training, retention

CDA has launched an on-the-job resource to help member-dentists train and retain RDAs under the preceptor pathway that took effect July 1.