Creating Your Practice Vision Statement
Creating a vision statement can be a complex activity but a necessary one considering the many decisions you have to make as a business owner. Use this resource in tandem with our Writing Your Mission Statement resource. Then use the vision statement to guide your decision-making now and in the future.
Household Hazardous Waste and Small Quantity Generator Programs by County
A list of county programs which allow small businesses to drop-off by appointment their hazardous and universal waste.
Sterilizer Spore Tests/Biological Indicators Vendor List
Weekly verification of proper functioning of all sterilization devices through use of a biological indicator (such as a spore test) is required.
Teledentistry
Q&As, coding information and a sample notice and consent form required by the Dental Board.
Writing Your Mission Statement
Use this resource in tandem with the Creating Your Practice Vision Statement form to draft your mission statement. Then use the mission statement to guide your decision-making now and in the future.
Group Training Documentation
This form is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated June 2024.
20 Interview Red Flags
If you interview job candidates, you need a red-flag list. A red-flag list is used during the interview process to help identify “warning signs” that candidates aren’t a good fit for the practice or position. Using this list of considerations may curb your turnover and help you avoid a bad hire.
CFRA Leave Documentation Checklist - For Employer Use Only
Checklist to ensure completion of all necessary documentation for an employee's CFRA leave request. For employer use only.
Nondiscrimination Requirements Under the Affordable Care Act Section 1557
All dental practices should follow the nondiscrimination requirements of the Affordable Care Act. Review this summary, checklist and Q&A.
Supply Checklist
Checklist to ensure you have the supplies necessary to practice safely.
Effective July 1, 2024, local minimum wage posters have mandatory updates.
The following cities and counties are affected: Alameda, Berkeley, Emeryville, Fremont, LA City/LA County, Malibu, Milpitas, Pasadena, San Francisco and Santa Monica.
See Minimum Wage and Paid Sick Leave Ordinances by City/County available on cda.org for details.
Information Blocking Rule Q&A
Learn more about the information blocking rule, which permits patients and others greater access to patient information. The rule is part of the 21st Century Cures Act, a federal law.
Pregnancy Disability Leave/California Family Rights Act Employer Compliance Checklist
Use this form for each employee to keep track of the variety of documentation and tracking of other time off available to the employee during such a leave of absence.
Fire & Emergency Action Plan
Customize this sample plan to describe how employees should respond to fires and emergencies at the practice. This resource is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated June 2024..
Schedule and Method of Implementation
Use form to record the schedule and methods of implementation of the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard in the practice. This form is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated June 2024.
Written Opinion of Health Care Evaluator
Obtaining a written opinion of the health care provider is a required part of the post-exposure protocol. This form is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated June 2024.
Confirmation of Source Patient's Denial for Testing
Use form to document patient’s decision. The form is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated June 2024.
Dental Sharps
Use form to document evaluation of sharps used in the practice and availability of sharps injury protection devices. The form is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated June 2024.
Medical Waste Management and Disposal Plan
Use sample plan to describe the practice’s medical waste management and disposal procedures as required by state law. This resource is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated June 2024.
Individual Training Documentation Form
Use this form to document individual employee's annual training on the control of exposures to bloodborne pathogens. This form is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated June 2024.
Hazard Communication Plan
Customize this sample plan to describe how the practice communicates to employees about workplace hazardous chemicals. Print final plan on a color printer. Updated June 2024.
General Office Safety Plan
Customize this sample plan to describe the general office safety procedures at your practice. This resource is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated June 2024.
Ergonomics/Repetitive Motion Injury Prevention Plan
Customize sample plan to describe how your practice prevents repetitive motion injuries. This resource is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated June 2024.
Employee Medical Record Form
Use form to record individual employee's workplace injuries, vaccinations, and exposure monitoring. This sample form is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated June 2024.
Employee Injury Protocol
Use template to create a Dental Board-required written protocol for the management of injuries. This sample form is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated June 2024.
Respiratory Protection Program
Customize this sample plan which is required when an employer requires an employee to wear a respirator, such as an N95. This is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated June 2024.