Regulatory Compliance

The Dental Board and Cal/OSHA are not the only entities that regulate your practice. Find out more about these other entities, what their requirements are and what you need to do to comply with them. Download our Regulatory Compliance Manual and customize it for use in your office. Get answers to questions related to legal reference and more.

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Samples SAMPLE INSTRUMENT PROCESSING (STERILIZATION) PROTOCOL
10/3/2011 posted by Teresa Pichay
Use this sample form and follow the instructions to create your practice’s written sterilization protocol. Read More Download
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Articles PATIENT RECORDS - REQUIREMENTS AND BEST PRACTICES
1/23/2012 posted by Teresa Pichay
This article summarizes what you need to know about patient records, from SOAP to electronic records to who can have access to the records. The rules on records retention and disposal also are explained. Read More Download
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Tools DENTAL BOARD OF CALIFORNIA INFECTION CONTROL REGULATIONS
8/4/2011 posted by PSC Staff
This is a copy of California Code of Regulations Title 16 Section 1005. Read More Download
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Guides GUIDE FOR THE NEW DENTIST
01/30/2012 posted by PSC Staff
In the CDA Practice Support Center, we frequently hear from member dentists who are either just beginning their careers or looking to start their own practices who ask the question, “Is there a checklist or a guide of the steps I need to take in the order I need to take them?” Read More Download
 
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Tools MISCELLANEOUS CAL/OSHA REGULATIONS
01/30/2012 posted by Teresa Pichay
This is a reprint of miscellaneous Cal/OSHA regulations pertinent to the practice of dentistry. Read More Download
 
 
Articles PATIENT RECORDS - REQUIREMENTS AND BEST PRACTICES
01/23/2012 posted by Teresa Pichay
This article summarizes what you need to know about patient records, from SOAP to electronic records to who can have access to the records. The rules on records retention and disposal also are explained. Read More Download
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Articles CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
01/19/2012 posted by Teresa Pichay
Download a copy of the Dental Board’s continuing education regulations. To determine if a CE provider is registered with the Dental Board, use the License Verification Web site Read More Download
 
 
Articles HIPAA - HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
01/17/2012 posted by PSC Staff
A dental practice should be aware of other privacy laws besides HIPAA. Below are links to resources that can assist you in understanding your obligations under both state and federal laws relating to the use of patient information. Read More
 
 

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