Legal Reference Guide

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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.

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. 

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.

Legal Reference Guide for California Dentists - Appendix D: Dental Provider Contracts Terms

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

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.

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.

Legal Reference Guide for California Dentists - Chapter 3, Dental Practice Act

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

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.

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.

Legal Reference Guide for California Dentists - Chapter 6: Collections and Dental Benefit Plans

Information about payments, collections and dental benefit plans.

Legal Reference Guide for California Dentists - Chapter 7: Regulatory Compliance

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