Developed to assist dentists in understanding the contents of a typical agreement. Many common contract terms and conditions are included in this sample with considerations provided for those areas that may be ambiguous. 

Screening patients and other visitors is an essential part of COVID-19 infection prevention. Dental practices must also perform screening in compliance with Cal/OSHA regulations.

Information for those dental practices subject to local masking orders or who have implemented mask-required policies.

Creating a welcoming and safe place for LGBTQ+ patients begins with education and training. Here are some reputable resources to help you learn more about LGBTQIA+ oral health and better serve your LGBTQIA+ patients.  

Employers who wish to implement a reduced wage for employee training and other non-productive time may use this template to inform and document the new practice policy. 

This 1.5hr webinar provides an overview of common issues associates face when entering into associate agreements and will provide an overview of important associate contract terms including the responsibilities and obligations of both practice owners and associates.

Just like you need to make sure your heating system is maintained and ready for the season ahead, examining your dental benefit billing habits on a regular basis is sound management.

Information and sample form to assist with documenting and addressing employee issues. Handling such situations properly is key to continuing a good relationship, or potentially ending a bad one.

A dentist may separate from practice for one of many reasons. A dentist may retire, leave a group to go into solo practice (or vice versa), sell the practice, or relocate. Use this checklist as a guide. This list offers general information and does not take the place of legal advice.

Temporary staff hired directly by the practice or through an agency may be considered employees of the dental practice. This includes candidates asked to perform working interviews as park of the interview process. Dental practices who employ temporary employees have the responsibility to provide site-specific safety training and patient information privacy and security training.

Use this checklist to track and document required training.

If you have made the decision to require your employees to receive the COVID-19 Vaccine Booster, you can use the policy addendum below as an addition to your existing vaccination policy.

This form should be used in tandem with your Mandatory COVID-19 Booster Policy.

Employers may require employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as long as they engage in the interactive process with any employee who requests a reasonable accommodation

Summary of records release rules with customizable sample form. Patients have the right to access their record and can request paper, film or electronic copies.

Understand best practices regarding employee vaccination, including vaccine policies, employer mandates and employee vaccine reactions.

The ordinance sets forth certain requirements for employers retaining freelance workers (bona fide independent contractors) operating within the City of Los Angeles. Among other requirements and protections, the ordinance establishes a requirement that a written agreement be in place. Read more about the requirements of the ordinance here.

This is the first of four presentations created to train a dental practice’s privacy officer and security officer on the requirements of federal and state privacy laws and on their respective responsibilities. 

This is the fourth of four presentations created to train a dental practice’s privacy officer and security officer on the requirements of federal and state privacy laws and on their respective responsibilities. 

This is the third of four presentations created to train a dental practice’s privacy officer and security officer on the requirements of federal and state privacy laws and on their respective responsibilities. 

This PowerPoint presentation can be used in conjunction with the dental practice’s written policies and procedures to train staff on compliance with HIPAA and state laws.

Outlines steps for developing policies, posting compliance, notice and distribution requirements, and employee training. CA employers have a duty to take reasonable steps to prevent and promptly correct discriminatory and harassing conduct.

Information on EPA rule requiring dental practices to install amalgam separators and comply with specific best management practices.  Includes a sample inspection and maintenance log.

Checklist to help determine if a position meets the exempt (salaried) employment classification. 

Use this job offer letter to provide the details of rate of pay, job title, classification, and start date and time when offering employment to a potential salaried employee.

Use this letter to provide the employee a written offer in advance outlining the terms and timeline of the employment relationship.

Use this letter to document an hourly employees terms of the employment relationship in advance of the employees start date. A written job offer must be provided prior to conducting a background check.