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Provision of Botox solely for cosmetic purposes is outside the scope of dental practice in California

CDA reminds dentists that the California Dental Practice Act permits the use of Botox only when used as part of a comprehensive dental treatment plan and for one of the purposes defined in section 1625 of the state’s Business and Professions Code. 

June 29, 2022 |Dental Practice & Licensing, News Articles

A software solution to achieve HIPAA compliance offered as a new CDA member benefit

Abyde software guides practices through mandatory HIPAA compliance requirements, making compliance programs easy and sustainable for dental practices of any size.

June 22, 2022 |Endorsed Services, Membership, News Articles, Practice Management, Privacy/HIPAA

Provider Relief Fund payments exceeding $10K and received in period 3 must be reported by Sept. 30, 2022

Dentists who received Provider Relief Fund payments during period 3 are required to use those funds on eligible pandemic-related expenses by June 30 and report the use of those funds July 1-Sept. 30 if the payments exceeded $10,000. 

June 8, 2022 |COVID-19/Respiratory Illness, News Articles, Practice Management

Patient dismissals: Why, when and how

Questions arise regarding if and when dentists should consider dismissing patients. Recent calls to TDIC’s Advice Line showcase the unique complexities of dismissing patients prior to completion of treatment.

June 2, 2022 |News Articles, Patient Care, Patient Management, Practice Management

Online portal for simplified Medi-Cal provider enrollment is live

The California Department of Health Care Services plans to implement the Provider Application and Validation for Enrollment portal to simplify and accelerate Medi-Cal enrollment processes for dental providers no later than November 2022.

June 2, 2022 |Medi-Cal/Denti-Cal, News Articles

CDA state budget advocacy creates opportunities for dental staff training programs

The 2022-23 state budget signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom includes all of CDA’s priority asks, making significant gains for dentistry and oral health with major investments in health care workforce development.

May 26, 2022 |Advocacy, Employment Practices, News Articles, Practice Management, Staffing & Training

CDA offers a simplified approach to bloodborne pathogen safety compliance

CDA members benefit from a new online training program designed to help California dental practices achieve full compliance with Cal/OSHA’s requirements for bloodborne pathogen safety training and exposure control.

May 25, 2022 |Cal/OSHA Safety Regulations, News Articles, Online Learning, Regulatory Compliance

COVID-19 Notice for Anaheim Attendees

Thank you to everyone who was able to join us in person in Anaheim for CDA’s spring convention. Attendees’ health…

May 17, 2022 |News Articles

Graduate of dental assistant training program a ‘wonderful asset’ to San Francisco dentist’s mature practice

Dental assistant training programs are successfully placing graduates in California dental practices. One recent graduate, Liz Martinez, changed her career as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and is now employed by a dental practice in San Francisco.

May 12, 2022 |Early Career Dentists, News Articles, Practice Management, Staffing & Training

Invest in interviewing to reduce risk of bad hires

Dental staffing shortages may make it tempting to offer a position to the first person who turns in an application, but a measured approach to hiring is recommended. Time and planning invested in your practice’s hiring process will save you money, maintain consistency and reduce risks of bad hires.

May 3, 2022 |Employment Practices, Hiring, Firing & Performance, News Articles, Practice Management, Staffing & Training

Dental practices and patients benefit from ePrescription software

Along with the benefit of compliance with state regulations to prevent controlled-substance abuse, ePrescribing can improve clinical care and efficiency.

April 28, 2022 |CURES (Controlled Substance), Endorsed Services, News Articles, Practice Management, Regulatory Compliance

MICRA agreement signed into law with support from CDA, TDIC and hundreds of organizations

May 23 update: Gov. Newsom signed legislation enacting the agreement that revises the state’s MICRA law following approval by the state Legislature on bipartisan and nearly unanimous votes. The legislation takes effect Jan. 1, 2023.

April 27, 2022 |Advocacy, Legislation, News Articles
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