Regulatory Compliance

Keep ahead of the compliance process with our customizable Regulatory Compliance Manual. Plus, learn about CURES and opioid pain management, review upcoming regulation deadlines and check your practice’s compliance.

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Continuing Education Requirements and FAQ

This is a summary and FAQ of the Dental Board’s continuing education regulations. To determine if a CE provider is registered with the Dental Board, use the Department of Consumer Affairs database.

Checklist for Bloodborne Pathogens Post Exposure Management Protocol

A checklist of actions a dental practice must take after an employee is exposed to blood or OPIM. Updated June 2024.

Workplace Violence Prevention Plan

Customize sample plan to describe the steps your dental practice takes to prevent violence at the workplace. This resource is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Created May 2024.

Are you in compliance?

Stay informed about the upcoming dates and deadlines.

Regulatory Compliance Manual

This manual provides sample written plans and forms to assist a dental practice in Cal/OSHA compliance. It also has information on waste management.

CURES and Opioid Pain Management

CDA continues to promote best practices and compliance with state and federal laws regarding opioid pain management.

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Regulatory Compliance News

A person's hand appears to be guiding another person's finger on a digital fingerprint scanner such as a live scan fingerprint scanner.

February 21, 2024
Before renewing license, some California dentists must submit fingerprint to dental board

California-licensed dentists who do not have a fingerprint on record in the dental board’s section of the Department of Consumer.

Woman and adolescent boy sit in a waiting room while woman fills out paperwork. Defining HIPAA and Why it Matters in Your Practice In top left corner: CDA Endorsed Services logo In botton right corner: Abyde logo

February 20, 2024
Abyde’s HIPAA eBook defines HIPAA and why it matters in the dental practice

Navigating the complexities of HIPAA compliance can be overwhelming, especially when you have numerous pressing concerns in your daily practice.

December 14, 2023
SmileDirectClub abruptly closing global operations, abandoning customers mid-treatment

In the aftermath of SmileDirectClub’s abrupt closure in early December, dentists may experience an uptick in patients needing orthodontic treatment. CDA has created FAQ to help members manage anticipated questions and concerns from past SmileDirectClub customers.