A comprehensive resource to help employers navigate the complexities of CFRA compliance as of January 1, 2021, including determining employee eligibility, meeting time-sensitive obligations and managing leave.

Overview of the payment arrangements to consider once an Associate begins providing treatment in a dental practice. 

Resources to educate patients and the public about the safety and effectiveness of vaccines and to offer vaccination for influenza and COVID–19. Included are flyers, talking points to address vaccine hesitancy, social media posts and sample language for promoting in-office vaccinations.

Contains a list of legally required forms, regulatory and billing considerations as you prepare for your new associate.

Information regarding the requirements to comply with the No Surprises Act which became effective January 1st, 2022.  The No Surprises Act is an effort to protect individuals and provide transparency related to health care costs. Instructions as well as samples of the required notification and the Good Faith Estimate are included.

Checklist of recommended steps when recruiting and hiring new employees.

Understanding plan policies for coordinating payment of benefits when enrollees or policyholders have more than one dental benefit policy. Explanation of CA law pertaining to coordination of benefits.

Provides best practice preparation and checklists for conducting performance evaluations. Includes sample form to document an evaluation of an employee's performance.

Recommended weekly training plan and tasks. Record patient chart numbers, discussion notes and signatures to document completion of all tasks.

Sample questions and note taking material for use during an interview with a potential Dental Assistant candidate. 

Trainer/Doctor Notes allow the trainer and doctor to make confidential notes regarding progress and prepare for weekly progress discussion with trainee.

California-specific application to help evaluate a candidate’s experience and skills, and information on obtaining authorization for reference checks. 

CDA recommends the use of an offer letter in conjunction with a verbal offer of employment.

Questions the practice owner should consider before hiring a new dental assistant for on-the-job and online training. 

CDA recommends the use of a job offer letter in conjunction with a verbal offer of employment.

An overview of the sales and use tax dental practices are required to collect and pay.

Recommendations for dentists participating in patient loyalty programs; to ensure compliance with legal guidelines and CDA ethical standards.

U.S. copyright laws allow owners of movies, television shows, and music to collect performance license fees from individuals and entities, such as dental practices, for public performances of the movies, television shows, and music.

Information to help manage situations where individuals present at a dental practice to conduct an inspection. 

 Follow these step-by-step instructions for cleaning, disinfecting the operatory.

Display this poster in the operatory for quick reference on effective operatory disinfection. 

A summary of state and federal requirements for providing oral health care in long-term care and skilled nursing facilities.

Below are resources and start-up guides developed to help vaccine providers begin ordering and administering vaccines to patients.

Surface disinfectants and waterline cleaners used and sold in the state must be registered with the state Department of Pesticide Regulation.

For use when interviewing candidates. Save and file this form and all other information collected during the candidate selection process to avoid allegations of discrimination.

An agreement that needs to be read and signed by the dentist when CDA will be handling Protected Health Information obtained from the dentist as we advocated on their behalf with dental benefit plans.