Resources

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. 

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Information about payments, collections and dental benefit plans.

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

Helping navigate some of the best practices you can utilize in your office to manage delinquent accounts and collect past due balances.

Dentists are obligated to make reasonable arrangements for the emergency care of patients of record. Dental benefit plans require the same of contracted providers. Failure to make such arrangements may result in charges of patient abandonment. Resource in

Questions and answers on obtaining consent for minor children with divorced parents or no parents, coordination of insurance plans between parents and step-parents, and who can access records of minor children.

If you have made the decision to require your employees to receive the COVID-19 Vaccine Booster, you can use the policy addendum below as an addition to your existing vaccination policy.

Dentists, registered dental assistants and registered dental hygienists whose active license expires Oct 2021 are granted an extension of time to complete continuing education required for license renewal. The CE must be completed by March 28, 2022. Read more in this DCA order.

A visual resource that provides information on various masks and respirators.  A downloadable and printer-friendly version is available.

Mask optional for patients and visitors as of April 3, 2023.

Poster last revised: April 2023 (the April 2016 and February 2013 versions still fulfill the posting requirement). The April 2016 version is contained in the 2023-2024 Required Poster Set. CDA Members may still choose to print and affix the new poster over the FMLA poster contained in the 2023-2024 Required Poster Set. The poster must be displayed in a conspicuous place where employees and applicants for employment can see it. 

Assists with drafting specific break policies for your practice that are compliant with California laws. 

If you want to reduce your risk of labor litigation, it’s important you understand California’s meal and rest break requirements.

Sample form to request a consultation with a patient’s physician which may be necessary particularly for patients who have chronic conditions.

This is a handbook contains summary of key information and requirements of the Medi-Cal Dental Program program.

The standard of care and dental plan contracts require dental practices to have medical emergency kits for their patients. Cal/OSHA requires a first aid kit for use by employees. 

Use sample plan to describe the practice’s medical waste management and disposal procedures as required by state law. This resource is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated May 2015.

Individual cities and counties across California have passed local ordinances relating to minimum wage and sick leave laws — with eligibility rules varying from city to city. Check with local city government as to whether any local minimum wage ordinances may apply to employees in your practice. Periodically check local websites as rates in these cities could change at any time.