Legal Reference Guide

Summarizes the laws and regulations applicable to California dental practices.

Developed to assist dentists in understanding the contents of a typical agreement. Many common contract terms and conditions are included in this sample with considerations provided for those areas that may be ambiguous. 

Checklist of the items that should be addressed or considered when forming a group dental practice.

Term and termination; liability; referrals; utilization review; grievance system

An overview of how to use the complete guide, what laws apply to dentistry and how they work, and what CDA's attorneys can do for you.

This Chapter addresses Practice Considerations including but not limited to: Business Structures, Licences & Permits, Contracts, Antitrust, Malpractice, Tax Issues, Office Design and Marketing.

Contains answers to frequently asked questions about the CDPA and compliance.

Provides answers to a series of questions related to employment laws or requirements. Employers are obligated to understand and comply with these laws.

This chapter addresses Patient Considerations including but not limited to: Examination and Diagnosis, Communications and Records.

Information about payments, collections and dental benefit plans.

This chapter focuses on HIPAA, Cal/OSHA, environmental regulations and more.