Regulatory Compliance

Use form to record required information associated with an employee’s injury with a contaminated sharp. This form is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated June 2024.

Steps to becoming an RDA changed significantly in 2025. Use this resource as a checklist.

Weekly verification of proper functioning of all sterilization devices through use of a biological indicator (such as a spore test) is required. 

Surface disinfectants and waterline cleaners used and sold in the state must be registered with the state Department of Pesticide Regulation.

Describes items dentists should consider when contemplating the use of video surveillance cameras at the practice. Sample notification language for patients and employees included.

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

Q&As, coding information and a sample notice and consent form required by the Dental Board.

Front office staff are often the unsung heroes of a dental office. They juggle appointments, paperwork, and greet every patient with a smile. But there’s one more role they play that’s easy to overlook: front-line cybersecurity defender.

Learn how to reduce risk when access to systems needs to be shared in your dental practice.

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

Recommendations for dentists participating in patient loyalty programs; to ensure compliance with legal guidelines and CDA ethical standards.

Both federal and state laws protect patient health information (PHI) in part by establishing rules for its use and disclosure. This article reviews those rules.

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.

Employers who generate medical and hazardous waste must provide training to employees on appropriate management and disposal of the wastes. This checklist has the essential training elements.

Once the immediate chaos of a cyberattack is under control, it’s time to focus on restoring systems and learning from the incident in order to be better prepared.

One of the easiest and most effective ways to protect your practice is by turning on multi-factor authentication (MFA) wherever possible. Learn why MFA is important.

A California dentist should know the scope of practice and settings for a registered dental hygienist in alternative practice (RDHAP) and a dentist’s responsibilities when working with an RDHAP.

Use this sample form to document workplace violence incidents as required by law. This resource is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Created May 2024.

Customize sample plan to describe the steps your dental practice takes to prevent violence at the workplace. This resource is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Created May 2024.

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.