Practice Management

CDA, CMA co-sponsor bill to protect patients and providers from private equity interference

Legislation co-sponsored by CDA and the California Medical Association addresses private equity interests’ interference with the clinical judgment of dentists and physicians.

March 26, 2025 |Leadership and Practice Ownership, Legislation

Sending business texts to patients and consumers? Follow the industry standards

Several member-dentists have contacted CDA’s practice analyst wanting to know if they were complying with the current rules on business-to-consumer…

March 13, 2025 |Practice Management, Regulatory Compliance

Celebrate the contributions of dental team members to increase morale, improve retention

Celebrating annual employee recognition days/weeks is just one of many affirmative ways to draw new employees to your practice and reap the benefits of a workplace that retains satisfied employees.

February 26, 2025 |Employment Practices, Practice Management

Updates to Dental Practice Act explained in virtual membership meeting

Members in attendance asked about and received clarification on licensure of temporary employees, timing of infection control and X-ray courses, permits needed for nitrous oxide, whether assistants should be paid to take additional coursework and other issues.

February 19, 2025 |Dental Practice & Licensing, Legislation, Regulatory Compliance, Staffing & Training

8-hour infection control virtual course option for unlicensed dental assistants delayed

CDA provides guidance for dentist-employers who must ensure their unlicensed dental assistants complete the dental board-approved eight hour infection control course per the new timeline.

February 12, 2025 |Dental Practice & Licensing, Infection Control, Laws & Regulations, Staffing & Training

AI in dentistry: Strategies for managing risks and potential for malpractice claims

AI’s potential to improve patient care and optimize dental processes is immense. However, successful integration relies on the ability to manage associated risks effectively.

January 27, 2025 |Practice Management, Risk Management/TDIC

Sustainable dentistry: CDA Journal explores the environmental benefit of eco-friendly practices

This CDA Journal collection discusses the significant benefits of adopting or maintaining eco-friendly practices in the dental office.

January 21, 2025 |Environment & Radiation, Practice Management, Public Health

Practice Health Check reminds CDA members to guard systems against cyberattack 

50-70% of connected devices in dental offices have vulnerable security. 

January 20, 2025 |Practice Management

Optimize your dental revenue cycle management to reduce costly errors

See strategies for streamlining the dental practice’s revenue cycle management so you can focus on caring for your patients.

January 14, 2025 |Endorsed Services, Practice Management

Employee leave policies: A legal obligation that can improve dental practice culture

In dentistry, where the demands of patient care and business management intertwine, practice owners often experience the complex challenge of…

December 19, 2024 |Employment Practices, Hiring, Firing & Performance, Laws & Regulations, News Articles, Office Policies & Manuals, Practice Management, Staffing & Training

CDA member practice owners to receive updated labor law posters in 2025

As part of CDA’s ongoing efforts to support member-dentists in their roles as practice owners and California employers, new sets of required posters will be available at no cost in the spring of 2025.

December 12, 2024 |Employment Practices, Laws & Regulations, Practice Management, Regulatory Compliance

New timeline for completing required eight-hour infection control course effective Jan. 1

Beginning Jan. 1, 2025, unlicensed dental assistants in California must complete the required eight-hour infection control course prior to exposure to blood and saliva.

December 11, 2024 |Dental Practice & Licensing, Infection Control, Staffing & Training
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