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

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

Transforming dental operations: The role of AI in streamlining back-office functions

Artificial Intelligence is no longer just a buzzword in the technological landscape; it has become a pivotal force in transforming…

June 12, 2024 |News Articles, Patient Management, Practice Management

Virtual membership meeting offers strategies for dental practice teams to prevent workplace violence

Recent tragic events and resulting legislation have led business owners, including dentists, to think seriously about workplace violence. As a…

May 29, 2024 |Laws & Regulations, Office Policies & Manuals, Practice Management, Regulatory Compliance

California meal and rest break laws are complex: Employee scheduler software can help

Software that incorporates mandated breaks into scheduling and notifies employees about their required meal and rest periods can save employers from fines, lawsuits and closure.

April 16, 2024 |Employment Practices, Endorsed Services, News Articles, Practice Management

Recommended actions for practices affected by Change Healthcare cyberattack

Updated March 12 to include anticipated restoration of services plus information on specific impacts to electronic prescribing and Medi-Cal Dental…

March 7, 2024 |News Articles, Practice Management, Regulatory Compliance
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