Steps to follow when your dental practice experiences a cyber incident that impacts your ability to access patient information.

Get to know how to fix the top 5 cybersecurity mistakes a small dental practice can make.

Our experts recommend the following patient communication protocols to help you create consistency in your dental practice and a trusting environment for patients. Please note that these protocols are suggestions only; please adapt the protocol as needed to your own unique practice needs, dental team staffing and patient demographics.

Take this practice health check to evaluate your practice’s document storage systems and adherence to record retention laws.

This is a summary and FAQ of the Dental Board’s CE requirements as of Jan. 1, 2025. A CE tracking log also is available. To determine if a CE provider is registered with the Dental Board, use the Department of Consumer Affairs database.

Quick reference chart to understand PPE requirements for dental practices. 

Dental practices utilizing dental auxiliaries must post a notice that describes their allowable duties and functions within stipulated settings and/or circumstances.

Lists and summarizes the laws and regulations applicable to California dental practices.

This resource list provides information about varied state and federal leaves of absence laws that may pertain to a covered employer. Leaves of absence laws cover a variety of specifically defined reasons. Covered employer, employee eligibility, job and benefits-protections and any pay requirements (if any) can vary by leave.

In some instances, several leaves of absence can apply to one employee for the same reason.

Any corresponding required notices can be found in the CDA Required Poster Set or in Required Postings in a Dental Office.

Inspecting the office’s equipment is an essential part of the due diligence process before buying a dental practice. Use this list to conduct a thorough equipment inspection.

Actions a new dentist should take once they have obtained their California dental license, and regulatory and legal considerations of which every dentist must be aware.

Answers to questions about complying with Cal/OSHA regulations, HIPAA, regulated waste management and radiation safety.

Answers to frequently asked questions on patient payments, collections and dental benefit plans.

Answers to questions on a dentist’s obligation to patients with regard to examination, diagnosis and treatment; communication; access to records; their unique concerns and more.

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

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

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

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.

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

When buying a dental practice, the patient chart audit is a critical part of both the due diligence process and your potential for long-term success. The audit allows you to visually validate the reports presented by the seller and should be conducted in collaboration with a dental CPA, dental attorney or consultant. This resource provides a list of essential elements to review when auditing patient charts.

Key information for health care professionals on vaccination and prevention of the flu.

Review the instructions for recommendations on how to best implement this program in your practice. Also download a table of contents for your binder.

Due to ongoing concern with transmission of airborne illnesses, a dental practice should review updated CDPH and CDC guidance on facility ventilation and air quality.

Use this form when an employee reports symptoms, exposure, or a positive test for COVID-19 to help track the incident. This continues to be required until Feb. 3, 2026.

An overview of dental practice responsibilities under Americans with Disabilities Act and state disability laws. 

Unexpected emergencies can affect your practice and your employees. Below are a few common scenarios employers should know about paying and scheduling their California employees.