Regulatory Compliance
Dental practice, environment & radiation, infection control, Cal/OSHA and HIPAA
Multiple state and federal agencies are charged with regulating dental practices. Keep on top of the compliance process by downloading our versatile and customizable resources.
Regulatory Compliance Manual: Table of Contents and Use Instructions
Top 5 Cybersecurity Mistakes Small Dental Practices Make (and How To Fix Them)
Get to know how to fix the top 5 cybersecurity mistakes a small dental practice can make.
USCIS Releases New I-9 Form
Earlier this month, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released an updated version of the Form I-9 with an edition date of 01/20/25 and an expiration date of 05/31/2027.
Use Caution with Patient Referral, Loyalty Programs
Recommendations for dentists participating in patient loyalty programs; to ensure compliance with legal guidelines and CDA ethical standards.
Uses and Disclosures of Patient Health Information
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.
Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality
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.
Waste Management Training for Dental Practices
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.
What To Do After a Cyber Incident
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.
Who's That Inspector?
Information to help manage situations where individuals present at a dental practice to conduct an inspection.
Why Multi-Factor Authentication Is a Must for Your Practice
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.
Working With a Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice: What You Need To Know
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.
Workplace Violence Incident Log
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.
Workplace Violence Prevention Plan
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.
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.