Practice Management

AI in dentistry: Strategies for managing risks and potential for malpractice claims

AI’s potential to improve patient care and optimize dental processes is immense. However, successful integration relies on the ability to manage associated risks effectively.

January 27, 2025 |Practice Management, Risk Management/TDIC

Sustainable dentistry: CDA Journal explores the environmental benefit of eco-friendly practices

This CDA Journal collection discusses the significant benefits of adopting or maintaining eco-friendly practices in the dental office.

January 21, 2025 |Environment & Radiation, Practice Management, Public Health

Practice Health Check reminds CDA members to guard systems against cyberattack 

50-70% of connected devices in dental offices have vulnerable security. 

January 20, 2025 |Practice Management

Employee leave policies: A legal obligation that can improve dental practice culture

In dentistry, where the demands of patient care and business management intertwine, practice owners often experience the complex challenge of…

December 19, 2024 |Employment Practices, Hiring, Firing & Performance, Laws & Regulations, News Articles, Office Policies & Manuals, Practice Management, Staffing & Training

CDA member practice owners to receive updated labor law posters in spring 2025

As part of CDA’s ongoing efforts to support member-dentists in their roles as practice owners and California employers, new sets of required posters will be available at no cost in the spring of 2025.

December 12, 2024 |Laws & Regulations, Leadership and Practice Ownership, Regulatory Compliance

New timeline for completing required eight-hour infection control course effective Jan. 1

Beginning Jan. 1, 2025, unlicensed dental assistants in California must complete the required eight-hour infection control course prior to exposure to blood and saliva.

December 11, 2024 |Dental Practice & Licensing, Infection Control, Staffing & Training

Practice Health Check supports CDA members in preparing for dental plan audits

Reduce stress and liability risks with preemptive documentation measures before an audit occurs.

October 18, 2024 |Dental Benefit Plans, Practice Management

Obtaining patient authorization for use or disclosure of health information? Check the expiration date

In California, a patient’s consent for the use or disclosure of their health information is valid only for one year. CDA has compliant sample forms for members.

October 8, 2024 |Patient Management, Privacy/HIPAA, Regulatory Compliance

What about political discussions in the dental practice?

Election season brings countless charged conversation topics that can polarize the friendliest practice teams.

September 25, 2024 |Employment Practices, Leadership and Practice Ownership, News Articles, Office Policies & Manuals, Practice Management

Follow the law when offering commercial credit to patients

Dental practice owners are under no obligation to extend credit to patients, and they can require payment at the time…

September 9, 2024 |Dental Practice & Licensing, Endorsed Services, Patient Management

CDA Journal examines quality improvement and risk management in dentistry

This collection of articles is intended as a “catalyst for dental teams” to take immediate steps toward offering patients the safest dental visit. Articles invite dental teams to examine their current approaches to identify areas needing improvement and to begin employing individual and systemic practices to advance a culture of safety. 

August 15, 2024 |Patient Care, Patient Management

Dentists can use CDA’s new Practice Health Check to prepare for future practice transitions

Preparation and planning for future transitions is the focus of CDA’s third-quarter Practice Health Check.

July 30, 2024 |Early Career Dentists, Leadership and Practice Ownership, Practice Transitions
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