Describes patient rights and dental practice responsibilities under HIPAA. Patients must be informed of these rights through the distribution of the covered entity’s Notice of Privacy Practices.

This is the second of four presentations created to train a dental practice’s privacy officer and security officer on the requirements of federal and state privacy laws and on their respective responsibilities. 

Screening patients and other visitors is an essential part of COVID-19 infection prevention. Dental practices must also perform screening in compliance with Cal/OSHA regulations.

This document is intended to address frequently asked questions about personal protective equipment (PPE).

Quick reference chart to understand PPE requirements for dental practices. 

A form to document employee’s voluntary declaration of pregnancy and that employee has been informed of facts on occupational radiation exposure and other information.

Q&A on state and federal DEA requirements for prescribing, dispensing and administering controlled substances and non-controlled substances. Includes prescription form requirements.

A zip file with Proposition 65 warning notices in 16 languages and two FAQs. Businesses with ten or more employees post or provide the notices as required. Updated March 2019.

CDC Guidance for Donning and Doffing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 

Explains requirement to have records of occupational exposure and whether dosimeters must be worn at all times. Includes a vendor list.

FAQ on x-ray machine registration and inspections. This resource is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated Nov 2018.

This guide includes excerpts from the California Radiation Control Regulations Title 17 and a template for a required written radiation safety plan. Updated Jan 2014.

These instructions should be provided to employees and must be available when a dental practice is inspected by the Department of Public Health Radiologic Health Branch.

The State of California requires in rooms where X-ray equipment is used posting a sign (that may include the radiation symbol) stating: CAUTION X-RAYS. This sample sign may be used.

FAQ describes types of dental regulated wastes and rules for its management and disposal. This resource is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated January 2022

A dentist who prescribes and administers any vaccine must follow requirements for training, continuing education, notifications, reporting and documentation established in Section 1066 of Title 16 of the California Code of Regulations.

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. This list offers general information and does not take the place of legal advice. This list is not exhaustive, and each item may not be applicable to every situation.

A description of actions a new dentist should take once they have obtained their dental license.  

A summary of state required employee training that employers are required to provide  and related requirements. Does not include training required for licensure or license renewal.

AB 685, which became effective Jan. 1, 2021, added Section 6409.6 to the California Labor Code requiring employers to notify employees of a potential worksite exposure to COVID-19 and to notify the local public health agency should an outbreak occur on the worksite. AB 2693, effective Jan. 1, 2023, amended the law to permit alternative notification to employees. It extends the notification requirement to Jan. 1, 2024.

Lists posters required at dental offices and required pamphlets. Poster sets are distributed to practice owners biennially. This resource is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated October 2022.

Summary of the Cal/OSHA requirements for medical evaluation and fit testing tight-fitting respirators such the N95 and elastomeric respirators.

Customize this sample plan which is required when an employer requires an employee to wear a respirator, such as an N95. This is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. 

This is a guide to the rules for communicating via these technologies with patients and other individuals via telephone, cellphone, text message or email.

Use this checklist to conduct required safety inspections.