Use this resource help an out-of-state trained dental assistant plan to become a California registered dental assistant without enrolling in a full-time educational program. New paths available July 1, 2025.

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

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.

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.

Q&A on state and federal DEA requirements for prescribing, dispensing and administering controlled substances and non-controlled substances. Includes prescription form requirements.

Compilation of resources for N95 respirator/mask requirements.

Quick reference chart to understand PPE requirements for dental practices. 

Marketing and advertising are critical for a dental practice to establish itself successfully and to maintain practice goals. This article describes different methods of marketing and advertising, summarizes how the Dental Practice Act, CDA Code of Ethics, HIPAA and federal communication laws impact a dental practice’s marketing and advertising efforts and includes a Q&A.

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.

Guidelines to help a practice build and maintain employee information while securely storing legally compliant files and documents.

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.

Common scenarios and guidelines for pay requirements for employee meetings and continuing education events.

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.

Effective January 1, 2023, the State of California is now requiring all employer's to offer a retirement plan to their staff. 

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