Dental Health History Form Form designed for a provider who wishes to collect more in-depth dental health history that is not covered on the Confidential Health History Form, as well as assess the patient’s oral health and/or cosmetic concerns. View resource Dental Health History Form
Dental Incorporations - What You Need To Know When starting a new business one of the first things to consider is a business structure. Legally, your business structure options include sole proprietorship, general partnership, limited partnership, and corporation. View resource Dental Incorporations - What You Need To Know
Dental License Options Upon Retirement Article reviews license options when a dentist retires from full-time practice. View resource Dental License Options Upon Retirement
Dental Materials Fact Sheet FAQ Dental practices must provide a copy of the Dental Board-approved Dental Materials Fact Sheet to a patient or guardian at least once prior to performing a restorative procedure on that patient. View resource Dental Materials Fact Sheet FAQ
Dental Office Waste Management Options A table of options for managing medical, hazardous, and universal wastes and a list of mail-back medical waste vendors. View resource Dental Office Waste Management Options
Dental Plan Credentialing Dental credentialing is the first step in is the process of a dentist entering into a contract with a dental benefit / insurance carrier. Learn more about it in this section of the resource. View resource Dental Plan Credentialing
Dental Plan Questions are Attempt to Ascertain Primary Payer Clarifying dual insurance and coordination of benefits "rules" when it pertains to the children of divorced parents. What questions to ask and the "rules" surrounding who is primary and secondary. View resource Dental Plan Questions are Attempt to Ascertain Primary Payer
Dental Practice Marketing and Advertising 101 Essential information on dental practice marketing and advertising, from how to start the marketing process to applicable laws and ethics in California. View resource Dental Practice Marketing and Advertising 101
Dental Radiographic Film Quality Assurance Requirements Dental practices using traditional film radiography must meet regulatory standards for quality assurance. This regulation summary includes a sample office policy and a template for a corrective actions log. View resource Dental Radiographic Film Quality Assurance Requirements
Dental Sharps Use form to document evaluation of sharps used in the practice and availability of sharps injury protection devices. The form is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated Sept 2015. View resource Dental Sharps
Dentist blog from Delta Dental Visit Delta Dental's FYI blog for industry-related news on policies, guidelines, claim filing, educational tools, events and more. View resource Dentist blog from Delta Dental
Dentist Vaccinator Training Troubleshooting Guide COVID-19 Vaccine Training: General Overview of Immunization Best Practices for Healthcare View resource Dentist Vaccinator Training Troubleshooting Guide
Dentists Should Be Prepared When an Employee Seeks A Disability Accommodation This resource is an in-depth discussion overview of reasonable accommodations and steps to take when an employee requests an accommodation. View resource Dentists Should Be Prepared When an Employee Seeks A Disability Accommodation
Diagnostic X-rays are Required Letter Sample letter to patient discussing the necessity of radiographs. Courtesy of TDIC. View resource Diagnostic X-rays are Required Letter
Discount Dispute Letter (Multiple Benefit Plans) This sample letter is for use to respond to a dental plan you are not contracted with claims related to the fee discount of a plan with which you are contracted. View resource Discount Dispute Letter (Multiple Benefit Plans)
Disinfecting the Operatory Follow these step-by-step instructions for cleaning, disinfecting the operatory. View resource Disinfecting the Operatory
Divorced Parents Sample Letter (Existing Minor Patients of Record) Use for existing minor patients whose legal guardians of record have experienced a relationship change (divorce). Send a letter to both parents; responses will help you determine if you need to update the patient information and patient financial agreement. View resource Divorced Parents Sample Letter (Existing Minor Patients of Record)
Effective External Marketing Strategies Checklist Consider this checklist a comprehensive overview of areas and tactics to consider when creating your practice’s external marketing plan. View resource Effective External Marketing Strategies Checklist
Electrical Safety Violations Cal/OSHA electrical safety regulations for which dental practices have commonly been cited for violating. Recent penalties range from $85 to $840 per incident. View resource Electrical Safety Violations
Electronic Signatures Dental practices moving to paperless systems must consider implementation of technology that captures legally valid electronic signatures. View resource Electronic Signatures
Emergency Regulations - Dentists Initiating and Administering Vaccines The Dental Board adopted emergency regulations effective June 23, 2022 and expiring Feb. 22, 2023, providing the board time to adopt regulations through the regular rule-making process. View resource Emergency Regulations - Dentists Initiating and Administering Vaccines
Employee Accident Form Use this form to document employee exposures to bloodborne pathogens, sharps injuries and accidents as required by Cal/OSHA. Updated Aug 2015. View resource Employee Accident Form
Employee Discipline Information and sample form to assist with addressing employee issues. Handling such situations properly is key to continuing a good relationship, or potentially ending a bad one. View resource Employee Discipline
Employee Exemption Checklist Checklist to help determine if a position meets the exempt classification. View resource Employee Exemption Checklist
Employee Informed Refusal of Post-Exposure Medical Evaluation Use this form to document an employee’s informed refusal of a medical evaluation following exposure to bloodborne pathogens. This form is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated Sept 2015. View resource Employee Informed Refusal of Post-Exposure Medical Evaluation