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Agencies and Clinical Resources
Nearly every California agency, organization and clinical resource is aggregated on this page to help you find what you need faster.
Antibiotic Prophylaxis (Pre-med)
- Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Prevention of Infective Endocarditis Clinical Practice Guideline (2008)
- AHA Infective Endocarditis Wallet Card
- American Dental Association, Antibiotic Prophylaxis Prior to Dental Procedures
Antibiotic Stewardship
- CDC Treating Patients with Dental Pain and Swelling
- 2023 OSAP Antibiotic Stewardship Summit (on-demand recordings)
- CDC Antibiotic Use for a Safe Dental Visit
Cancer Patients
These sites provide information targeted separately for patients and healthcare providers. Both sites also provide information in Spanish.
Community Dental Clinics
A master list of community clinics located in California is not available. Each of these sites below have assembled its list based on a different criteria.
- CDA – List of Clinics Providing Low-Cost Dental Services
- California Primary Care Association – Find My HealthCenter+
- US Dept. of Health and Human Services – Find a Health Center
Cone Beam Computed Tomography
- ADA Advisory Statement 2012
- AAE/AAOMR Statement 2016
- AAOMR Statement on CBCT Use in Orthodontic Treatment 2013
- FDA Guidance on Dental CBCT
- Intersocietal Accreditation Commission
- National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement
Dental
- ADA’s Center for Evidenced Based Dentistry
- CDA Guidelines for the Assessment of Clinical Quality & Professional Performance(member log-in required)
- National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
- Cochrane Collaboration Reviews
Dental Amalgam
The FDA site includes information on benefits and risks, alternatives, and a link to the 2009 “White Paper: FDA Update/Review of potential Adverse Health Risk Associated with Exposure to Mercury in Dental Amalgam.”
Drugs & Supplements, Clinical Information
Endodontic Treatment
- Case Assessment
- American Association of Endodontics Guidelines and Position Statements
- Treatment Options Guide
Fluoride and Fluoridation
- ADA – Fluoride in Water
- AAPD Use of Silver Diamine Fluoride
- California State Water Resources Control Board
- Centers for Disease Control
Health History Forms in Various Languages
HIV Infected Patients
MRSA
- Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus: A primer for dentists, JADA Oct 2008
- Centers for Disease Control
Oral Health Assessment
Osteoporosis Medications and Oral Health
Oral Pathology
Pain Management
Patient Safety
Pediatric Patients
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentists Policies and Recommendations
- National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resources Center
Periodontal Treatment
- American Academy of Periodontology Clinical and Scientific Papers
- ADA Evidence-based clinical practice guideline on the nonsurgical treatment of chronic periodontitis by means of scaling and root planing with or without adjuncts, JADA July 2015
Pregnant Patients
- National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resources Center
- CDA Foundation – Perinatal Oral Health
- American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists – Oral Health Care During Pregnancy
Radiation Exposure
Radiographs, Prescribing
Sealants
Special Health-Care Needs Patients
- Wheelchair Transfer, NIDCR
- A Caregiver’s Guide, NIDCR
- Special Care Dentistry Association
- National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resources Center
- Guideline on Management of Dental Patients with Special Health Care Needs, American Academy of Pediatric Dentists
- Patients with Special Needs, Resources for Providers and Caregivers, UNIV of Washington School of Dentistry
- UOP Dental Management Protocol
Tuberculosis
California
- California Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- California Association of Orthodontists
- California Dental Assistants Association
- California Dental Hygienists Association
- Center for Oral Health
- California Society of Pediatric Dentistry
- California Society of Periodontists
- Pacific Coast Society for Prosthodontics
International
- FDI World Dental Federation
- EU Manual of Dental Practice
Provides comprehensive information on licensing and regulation of dentists in European countries
National
- Academy of General Dentistry
- Academy of Laser Dentistry
- American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Academy of Periodontology
- American Association of Endodontists
- American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
- American Association of Orthodontics
- American Board of Forensic Odontology
- American College of Prosthodontists
- American Dental Assistants Association
- American Dental Association
- American Dental Hygienists Association
- American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists
- National Dental Association
- Special Care Dentistry Association
Centers for Disease Control
- Infection Prevention Practices in Dental Settings Summary and Checklist, 2016
- Guidelines for Disinfection and Sterilization in Healthcare Facilities, 2008
- Healthcare Associated Infections
- TB Guidelines: Infection Control and Health Care Personnel
- TB Fact Sheet: Infection Control for Healthcare Settings
- Updated U.S. Public Health Service Guidelines for the Management of Occupational Exposures to HIV and Recommendations for Postexposure Prophylaxis, September 29, 2013
- Sharps Safety for Healthcare Settings
- Recommended Vaccines for Healthcare Workers
- Steps for Evaluating an Infection Control Breach
- Screening and Evaluating Safer Dental Devices
HIPAA Resources
- Are you a covered entity?
- Breach notification
- Cybersecurity, Small Business Administration
- FAQs for professionals
- HHS 405d Aligning Health Care Industry Security Approaches
- HIPAA Audit Program
- HIPAA Rules, combined text
- National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPI)
- Privacy Rule summary
- Security Rule guidance
- Privacy, Security & HIPAA from HealthIT.gov
Internal Revenue Service
- Employer Identification Number
- A – Z Index for Business
- Starting A Business
- Closing A Business
- Independent Contractor Defined
National Institute of Occupational Safety & Health
National Practitioner Data Bank
Occupational Safety & Health Administration
Small Business Administration
U.S. Code
US Department of Labor
- Employee Benefits Security Administration – enforces ERISA laws
- Fact Sheet #52: The Employment of Youth in the Healthcare Industry
- Fact Sheet #71: Internship Programs Under the Fair Labor Standards Act
US Drug Enforcement Administration
- Office of Diversion Control — apply online for DEA number
- Questions and Answers
- Practitioner’s Manual
US Food & Drug Administration
- Medical Devices
- Regulated Dental Devices
- MedWatch – report adverse events with devices and drugs
- Drug Shortages
Department of Tax and Fee Administration
Issues seller’s permit, requires use tax registration/Qualified Purchaser, and collects sales and use taxes. Website has online application and FAQs.
Department of Justice
- CURES/Prescription Drug Monitoring Program
Maintains database of patient controlled substance history to which prescribers may apply for access. Report lost or stolen prescription forms to this agency. - List of Approved Security Prescription Printers
- Data Security Breach Reporting
California Law
- California Codes – laws approved through legislative process and laws included in State Constitution
- California Code of Regulations — laws approved through administrative process
California Government: Online to Desktops (CalGOLD)
Cal/OSHA (Division of Occupational Safety & Health)
- Consultation
- Regulations – Table of Contents and Search – FAQs on Infection Control and Cal/OSHA for list of Cal/OSHA Regulations that apply to dental practices
- Policy & Procedures Manual – for inspections, citations, informal hearings, and appeals
- Frequently Asked Questions about the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
- Pressure Vessel Unit – for air compressor/tank permits
Dental Board of California
- California Business and Professions Code
- Dental Practice Act
- Dental Hygiene Board of California
- License Renewal – renew your license online
- License Verification – use to check employee licensure; also to check if CE provider is registered
- Permits
California Civil Rights Department
- Enforces laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment and laws allowing pregnancy, disability, and medical leaves.
- The CRD Reasonable Accommodation Package provides assistance with the legal requirements of engaging in the interactive process when an employee requests a reasonable accommodation.
Department of Health Care Services
Department of Insurance
- Health Provider Complaints
File a complaint with the department to get help in resolving complaints regarding improper denial or delay in payment of a claim and on other claim matters.
Department of Managed Health Care
- Health Care Providers
Contact the department to assist patients with filing a grievance with a health plan or to obtain an independent medical review. If you went through a health plan’s dispute resolution process and you disagree with the result, you can file a complaint with the department.
Department of Public Health
- Medical Waste Management Program
Enforces the state Medical Waste Management Act. On this website are the law, approved alternative waste treatment technologies, approved mail-back sharps systems, list of local enforcement agencies and contacts, and approved waste transporters - Radiologic Health Branch
Enforces radiation regulations and conducts periodic inspections. All sources of radiation must be registered with the agency. Registration form is online. - Communicable Disease Control
Get current information on communicable diseases in California and on recommendations for healthcare workers, including vaccinations.
Department of Toxic Substances Control
- Universal Waste
- Hazardous Waste ID Numbers
- Dental, Medical and Veterinary Offices: Managing Your Hazardous Waste Fact Sheet
Disability Access Information
- Division of the State Architect’s California Access Compliance Reference Materials
- CASp Property Inspection
Division of Workers Compensation
Information for employers includes FAQs, general information, medical treatment, forms, and publications.
Department of Industrial Relations
Handles employee wage & hour complaints, provides information on employing minors, and more.
- California Sick Leave
- Exemptions from the overtime law
- Holidays
- Independent contractor versus employee
- Meal Periods
- Overtime
- Paydays, Pay Periods, and Final Wages
- Personnel Files and Records
- Reporting Time Pay
- Rest Breaks and Lactation Accommodation
- Vacation
- Wage Deductions
Employment Development Department
Register with this agency as an employer, and to file and pay taxes.
California Dental Schools
- California Northstate University – College of Dental Medicine
- Loma Linda University (LLU) — School of Dentistry
- University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) — School of Dentistry
- University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) — School of Dentistry
- University of the Pacific (UOP) — School of Dentistry
- University of Southern California (USC) — School of Dentistry
- Western University of Health Sciences – College of Dental Medicine