Term and termination; liability; referrals; utilization review; grievance system

Checklist of the items that should be addressed or considered when forming a group dental practice.

Developed to assist dentists in understanding the contents of a typical agreement. Many common contract terms and conditions are included in this sample with considerations provided for those areas that may be ambiguous. 

Summarizes the laws and regulations applicable to California dental practices.

This chapter focuses on HIPAA, Cal/OSHA, environmental regulations and more.

Information about payments, collections and dental benefit plans.

This chapter addresses Patient Considerations including but not limited to: Examination and Diagnosis, Communications and Records.

Provides answers to a series of questions related to employment laws or requirements. Employers are obligated to understand and comply with these laws.

Contains answers to frequently asked questions about the CDPA and compliance.

This Chapter addresses Practice Considerations including but not limited to: Business Structures, Licences & Permits, Contracts, Antitrust, Malpractice, Tax Issues, Office Design and Marketing.

An overview of how to use the complete guide, what laws apply to dentistry and how they work, and what CDA's attorneys can do for you.

CDA offers a variety of tools to help you easily navigate the transition into your new profession and your early years.

Summary of records release rules with customizable sample form. Patients have the right to access their record and can request paper, film or electronic copies.

Includes information on this patient right to restrict disclosure of patient health information to a dental benefit or health care plan and a sample form to use for a patient who requests such a restriction.

Recommendations for dentists participating in patient loyalty programs; to ensure compliance with legal guidelines and CDA ethical standards.

Use this form to obtain a patient’s written permission to display a testimonial and/or use the testimonial for future marketing efforts.

Form to gain consent when using patient photos in your practice marketing materials.

Template for writing a Provider Biography that can be used to market the practice or introduce a new provider.

This checklist provides an outline of the steps to take when collecting patient testimonials and conducting patient surveys.

Best practices to manage online reviews and social media accounts.

Suggestions on Marketing your Dental Practice through Facebook.

To avoid claims of abandonment, dentists who are separating from practice must notify patients in writing. Use this sample letter when a dentist is retiring or relocating, and be sure to include the Request for Access to Patient Records form.

To avoid claims of abandonment, dentists who are separating from practice (or the families of deceased or incapacitated dentists) must notify patients in writing.

Certain non-dentists may, upon a dentist's death or incapacity, contract with another licensed dentist or dentists to continue his or her dental practice for a period not exceeding 12 months if certain conditions are met. One of the conditions is to notify the Dental Board.

In the coming months leading up to the addition of a new provider in the practice, it is critically important to announce this significant change to your patients, referring doctors, neighboring businesses, local dental society, and community.