Sales and Use Tax An overview of the sales and use tax dental practices are required to collect and pay. View resource Sales and Use Tax
Sample Breach Notification Notice Use sample notice to inform patients of a breach of their personal information. Sample notice includes elements required by law. View resource Sample Breach Notification Notice
Sample Nondisclosure Agreement Practices should personalize the attached sample language to their practices and confirm that the agreement is consistent with existing policies and procedures. View resource Sample Nondisclosure Agreement
Sample Notice of Privacy Practices Customize this form to create a practice’s notice. It must have specified elements. The final notice must be provided to patients and an acknowledgment of receipt should be collected. Post it in the practice and on the practice website. View resource Sample Notice of Privacy Practices
Sample Notice of Privacy Practices Layered A customizable form to notify patients of privacy practices. Layered version is formatted to allow posting of the first page on a wall with the full notice available for review close to the posting. View resource Sample Notice of Privacy Practices Layered
Schedule and Method of Implementation Use form to record the schedule and methods of implementation of the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard in the practice. This form is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated Sept 2015. View resource Schedule and Method of Implementation
Sedation and Anesthesia Permits Summary of permit requirements for dentists administering or ordering the administration of general anesthesia, deep sedation, moderate sedation, adult oral conscious sedation and pediatric minimal sedation. View resource Sedation and Anesthesia Permits
Sharps Injury Log Use form to record required information associated with an employee’s injury with a contaminated sharp. This form is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated September 2015. View resource Sharps Injury Log
Social Security Numbers and Drivers Licenses Summarizes prohibited actions and best practices for businesses collecting social security numbers or copies of driver’s licenses. View resource Social Security Numbers and Drivers Licenses
Steps To Becoming a California Registered Dental Assistant This resource includes links to the required forms. View resource Steps To Becoming a California Registered Dental Assistant
Sterilizer Spore Tests/Biological Indicators Vendor List Weekly verification of proper functioning of all sterilization devices through use of a biological indicator (such as a spore test) is required. View resource Sterilizer Spore Tests/Biological Indicators Vendor List
Surface Disinfectants and Waterline Cleaners Surface disinfectants and waterline cleaners used and sold in the state must be registered with the state Department of Pesticide Regulation. View resource Surface Disinfectants and Waterline Cleaners
Surveillance Cameras: What to Consider Before Installing Them Describes items dentists should consider when contemplating the use of video surveillance cameras at the practice. Sample notification language for patients and employees included. View resource Surveillance Cameras: What to Consider Before Installing Them
Tables of Permitted Duties Dental practices utilizing dental auxiliaries must post a notice that describes their allowable duties and functions within stipulated settings and/or circumstances. View resource Tables of Permitted Duties
Teledentistry Consent and Notice This form serves both as a notice that complies with the Dental Board’s requirement and to obtain informed consent for teledentistry. View resource Teledentistry Consent and Notice
Use Caution with Patient Referral, Loyalty Programs Recommendations for dentists participating in patient loyalty programs; to ensure compliance with legal guidelines and CDA ethical standards. View resource Use Caution with Patient Referral, Loyalty Programs
Uses and Disclosures of Patient Health Information Both federal and state laws protect patient health information (PHI) in part by establishing rules for its use and disclosure. This article reviews those rules. View resource Uses and Disclosures of Patient Health Information
Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality California businesses are required to review applicable orders and guidance from the state and respective local health departments related to COVID-19 hazards and prevention. View resource Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality
Waste Management In a Dental Practice (PowerPoint) Use this to train staff on waste management regulations and on how the dental practice manages its regulated waste. View resource Waste Management In a Dental Practice (PowerPoint)
Waste Management Training for Dental Practices Employers who generate medical and hazardous waste must provide training to employees on appropriate management and disposal of the wastes. This checklist has the essential training elements. View resource Waste Management Training for Dental Practices
Who's That Inspector? Information to help manage situations where individuals present at a dental practice to conduct an inspection. View resource Who's That Inspector?
Working With a Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice: What You Need To Know A California dentist should know the scope of practice and settings for a registered dental hygienist in alternative practice (RDHAP) and a dentist’s responsibilities when working with an RDHAP. View resource Working With a Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice: What You Need To Know
Written Opinion of Health Care Evaluator Obtaining a written opinion of the health care provider is a required part of the post-exposure protocol. This form is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated Sept 2015. View resource Written Opinion of Health Care Evaluator