Interns and Volunteers Employers should proceed with caution when using unpaid interns or volunteers. Most interns are considered employees in the eyes of the law, which means you must comply with wage and hour laws, including paying them at least minimum wage. View resource Interns and Volunteers
Introduction to Hand Hygiene Intro to Hand Hygiene to help protect you and your patients. View resource Introduction to Hand Hygiene
Involuntary Separation Letter Use this letter (or Notice to Employee Change in Relationship resource) to record and document the employer initiated termination of an employee. View resource Involuntary Separation Letter
Is it a covered benefit? Understanding the noncovered services law Understand the CA law that regulates what dentists can charge patients for procedures that the policy does not cover AB 2275. View resource Is it a covered benefit? Understanding the noncovered services law
Jan 26, 2022: CE Completion Deadline for Individuals Whose License Expired March 2020 – Sept 2021 Dentists, registered dental assistants and registered dental hygienists whose active license expire in the period March 31, 2020 to Sept 30, 2021 are granted an extension of time to complete continuing education required for license renewal. The CE must be completed by Jan 26, 2022. Read more in this DCA order View resource Jan 26, 2022: CE Completion Deadline for Individuals Whose License Expired March 2020 – Sept 2021
Jan. 1, 2022: New Anesthesia and Sedation Permits Senate Bill 501, which changed requirements to hold general anesthesia and sedation permits, took effect. Any holder of a general anesthesia, conscious sedation or oral conscious sedation for minors permit is required to apply for a new permit once their current permit expires after Jan. 1, 2022. Implementing regulations and permit applications became available in August 2022. See the news article for more information. View resource Jan. 1, 2022: New Anesthesia and Sedation Permits
Jan. 1, 2023: New C.E. Requirements New C.E. requirements include a mandated opioid course for dentists and new activity eligible for earning C.E. credit. For more information see “Continuing Education Requirements and FAQ.” View resource Jan. 1, 2023: New C.E. Requirements
January 1, 2022: E-prescribing required with limited exceptions California prescribers are required to use electronic data prescribing for all prescriptions starting Jan. 1, 2022. Legislation, AB 2789, establishing this mandate was passed in 2018. For additional information on how to get started prescribing electronically and on the new rules, refer to Prescribing & Dispensing Q&A. View resource January 1, 2022: E-prescribing required with limited exceptions
January 1, 2022: New minimum wage requirements, increases for CA, some cities The minimum wage for a large employer with 26 or more employees in California will increase from $14 per hour to $15 per hour, and employers with 25 or fewer employees will increase from $13 per hour to $14 per hour on Jan. 1, 2022. These increases effect both hourly and salaried employees. Some cities and counties have their own ordinances beyond what is required by state law - new to the list is increased minimum wage and paid sick leave for West Hollywood. CDA provides a guide to minimum wage ordinances by city and county and employers are advised to check with their local jurisdictions to ensure they are in compliance. View resource January 1, 2022: New minimum wage requirements, increases for CA, some cities
Job Descriptions: Best Practices & Sample Templates Best practices for developing a job description outlining required qualifications, expectations and job duties for every employee. Includes sample descriptions for key positions in the dental practice. View resource Job Descriptions: Best Practices & Sample Templates
July 1, 2022: Local minimum wage increases On July 1, 2022, minimum wage increases take effect in several California localities and may require updated postings. See Minimum Wage and Paid Sick Leave Ordinances by City/County on cda.org View resource July 1, 2022: Local minimum wage increases
July 31, 2022: Deadline to Update I-9 Forms Completed with Expired Documents Employers have until July 31 to update the I-9s of current employees who presented an expired List B document between May 1, 2020, and April 30, 2022. Employers were permitted to accept certain expired documents under the COVID-19 Temporary Policy for List B Identity Documents. That policy expired on April 30, 2022. View resource July 31, 2022: Deadline to Update I-9 Forms Completed with Expired Documents
June 23, 2022: Dentists Initiating and Administering Vaccines Dentists are authorized to administer flu and COVID-19 vaccines. The Dental Board has adopted related regulations on training, continuing education, notification and reporting. View resource June 23, 2022: Dentists Initiating and Administering Vaccines
Lactation Accommodation: Sample Policy and Compliance Instructions Both CA and federal law require you to reasonably accommodate employees who want to express breast milk at work. View resource Lactation Accommodation: Sample Policy and Compliance Instructions
Laws on employing minors in California Information provided by CA Labor Commissioner's Office on employing minors. Employers in California must follow applicable laws when employing almost all minors under the age of 18. View resource Laws on employing minors in California
Leasing Commercial Property Considerations when leasing office space. Contracts will include both assets and liabilities that will govern your tenancy, poorly negotiated leases could have negative financial impact on a practice. View resource Leasing Commercial Property
Legal Reference Guide for California Dentists - Appendix A: Laws and Regulations Impacting Dentistry in California Summarizes the laws and regulations applicable to California dental practices. View resource Legal Reference Guide for California Dentists - Appendix A: Laws and Regulations Impacting Dentistry in California
Legal Reference Guide for California Dentists - Appendix B: Sample Associate Agreement 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. View resource Legal Reference Guide for California Dentists - Appendix B: Sample Associate Agreement
Legal Reference Guide for California Dentists - Appendix C: Formation of a Group Practice Checklist Checklist of the items that should be addressed or considered when forming a group dental practice. View resource Legal Reference Guide for California Dentists - Appendix C: Formation of a Group Practice Checklist
Legal Reference Guide for California Dentists - Appendix D Term and termination; liability; referrals; utilization review; grievance system View resource Legal Reference Guide for California Dentists - Appendix D
Legal Reference Guide for California Dentists - Chapter 1, Introduction 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. View resource Legal Reference Guide for California Dentists - Chapter 1, Introduction
Legal Reference Guide for California Dentists - Chapter 2, Practice Considerations This Chapter addresses Practice Considerations including but not limited to: Business Structures, Licences & Permits, Contracts, Antitrust, Malpractice, Tax Issues, Office Design and Marketing. View resource Legal Reference Guide for California Dentists - Chapter 2, Practice Considerations
Legal Reference Guide for California Dentists - Chapter 3, Dental Practice Act Contains answers to frequently asked questions about the CDPA and compliance. View resource Legal Reference Guide for California Dentists - Chapter 3, Dental Practice Act
Legal Reference Guide for California Dentists - Chapter 4: Employment Law Provides answers to a series of questions related to employment laws or requirements. Employers are obligated to understand and comply with these laws. View resource Legal Reference Guide for California Dentists - Chapter 4: Employment Law
Legal Reference Guide for California Dentists - Chapter 5, Patient Considerations This chapter addresses Patient Considerations including but not limited to: Examination and Diagnosis, Communications and Records. View resource Legal Reference Guide for California Dentists - Chapter 5, Patient Considerations