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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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	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 Rating: 4
	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 Rating: 4
	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 Rating: 5

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	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
	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
	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 Rating: 4
	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
	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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