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Improve your dental practice workflow with e-prescription software

Most practices benefit from electronic prescribing, but it’s important to make sure that the solution you use to e-prescribe has features that will streamline your workflow and protect your patients and practice from error. Find out which e-prescription software characteristics are most valued by dentists.

 

April 24, 2023 |CURES (Controlled Substance), Endorsed Services, News Articles, Regulatory Compliance

Baby is age 1? The dentist will see you now

The age-1 dental visit is a critical first opportunity for dentists to identify disease early and manage caries using conservative, nonsurgical techniques, as well as to educate the parent or caregiver about good pediatric oral health habits.

April 13, 2023 |News Articles, Patient Care

CDA member-dentists: Join our efforts to hold dental benefit plans accountable and improve dental plan coverage

CDA member-dentists can use their voice in two important ways to support dental plan reform and CDA’s advocacy efforts this year: (1) Tell your legislator to support two CDA-sponsored bills that address loopholes in dental plan standards and regulations; and (2) Tell us how your patients’ coverage is disrupting care.
 

March 23, 2023 |Advocacy, Dental Benefit Plans, News Articles

Dentists should exercise caution before claiming Employee Retention Credit

The IRS has warned that predatory businesses offer filing assistance for large fees to businesses that are not actually eligible to claim Employee Retention credit. Dentists should consult with a trusted tax preparer or advisor before claiming this credit.

March 23, 2023 |Leadership and Practice Ownership, News Articles, Practice Management

New CDA Journal experience makes it easier to find and access trending clinical topics in dentistry

The Journal of the California Dental Association continues to evolve as an open-access scientific publication of reviews and original research articles. Now, the Journal is transitioning to a new digital online platform. This change will make Journal research more accessible and searchable.

March 23, 2023 |News Articles, Patient Care, Practice Management

Dentists with DEA registration must comply with new federal act requiring opioid use disorder training

Dentists and other authorized prescribers across the U.S. will be required under a new federal law to complete eight hours of instruction on treating and managing patients with opioid and other substance use disorders prior to renewing or obtaining a DEA registration.

March 21, 2023 |Early Career Dentists, News Articles, Online Learning, Regulatory Compliance

CDA helps dentists navigate dental benefit plans with a resource library, courses, one-on-one guidance and more

Whether you are in the process of deciding if you should contract with dental plans or need assistance managing existing dental plans, rely on CDA’s resources and experts for advice and education.

March 13, 2023 |Dental Benefit Plans, News Articles

Haste, pressure and staffing shortages contribute to costly mistakes

Identity or treatment plan mistakes can occur in any dental practice. Research by TDIC’s analysts reveals the most commonly occurring elements are referral slip errors, performance or production pressure and staffing shortages. Prevention requires a proactive approach.

March 9, 2023 |News Articles, Patient Care, Patient Management, Practice Management, Staffing & Training

Mask mandate ends for workers, patients and visitors in California’s health care settings

Patients, visitors and workers not performing clinical procedures are no longer be required to wear face masks in dental offices and other indoor health care settings in California as of April 3 per new guidance from the state Department of Public Health.

March 7, 2023 |COVID-19/Respiratory Illness, Infection Control, News Articles, Regulatory Compliance

Dentists: Watch for updated oral health assessment form as part of Kindergarten Oral Health Care Requirement

Dentists and dental professionals should watch for the updated oral health assessment form and be ready to complete section 2. State law requires every child in public school in California to have this assessment completed by May 31 of their first year in school.

February 28, 2023 |Access to Care, News Articles, Patient Care

CDA-sponsored bills seek more protections, increased oversight of dental insurance

Two CDA-sponsored bills introduced this month, including one authored by Assemblymember Jim Wood, DDS, continue CDA’s legislative efforts to hold dental insurance plans accountable and move toward more meaningful dental coverage.

February 23, 2023 |Advocacy, Dental Benefit Plans, Dental Plan Reform, Legislation, News Articles

Vaccination administration C.E. course for California dentists satisfies training requirement

New training specifically for California dentists focuses on COVID-19 vaccine administration, patient preparation and documentation and satisfies the 1 unit of C.E. dentists must complete to administer the COVID-19 vaccines.

February 20, 2023 |COVID-19/Respiratory Illness, Education and Events, News Articles, Online Learning, Practice Management
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