This is a guide to the rules for communicating via these technologies with patients and other individuals via telephone, cellphone, text message or email.

The first four PowerPoint presentations listed below are intended to instruct dental practice HIPAA privacy and security officers on their responsibilities under HIPAA and state privacy and security laws. The fifth and last PowerPoint presentation listed below can be used in combination with a dental practice’s written policies and procedures to train the office workforce (includes students and others).

This is the second 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. 

Whether you’re looking to purchase or sell your practice now or a few years down the road, it’s never too early to begin mapping out your purchase or sale by identifying and reviewing available resources. Preparation and planning for either transaction can take time. Building a team of professionals you trust and are comfortable working with while ensuring proper compliance systems are in place will support a seamless practice transition.

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.

A list of county programs which allow small businesses to drop-off by appointment their hazardous and universal waste.

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

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

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.

This form is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated June 2024.

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.

Checklist to ensure completion of all necessary documentation for an employee's CFRA leave request. For employer use only.

All dental practices should follow the nondiscrimination requirements of the Affordable Care Act. Review this summary, checklist and Q&A.

Checklist to ensure you have the supplies necessary to practice safely.

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.

 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.

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. 

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..

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.

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.

Use form to document patient’s decision. The form is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated June 2024.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.