Resources Related to Federal Laws
The information you need to maintain a safe workplace, meet licensure requirements, follow labor and privacy laws, and more.
CDC Guidelines
Dental offices are required by the Board of Registration in Dentistry (BORID) to conform to the most recent Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) recommendations for infection control.
Recommended Practices
OSHA
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) works to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for employees by setting and enforcing standards, and providing resources.
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DEA Licensure Regulations
The through the MATE Act the federal government requires dentists to complete eight hours of training (once per lifetime) to receive or renew a DEA license. A DEA registration is required for dentists that prescribe controlled substances such as schedules II, III, IV, & V.
Course Information
HIPAA Compliance
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 requires dentists and health care providers to develop and follow procedures ensuring the confidentiality and security of health information when it is transferred, received, handled, or shared.
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Fair Labor Standards Act
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes rules for employees in the private sector including requirements on minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards.
FLSA Information
Additional Resources
The American Dental Association (ADA) has additional information on federal guidelines and regulations to help you stay compliant including information on Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act and discrimination in health care.
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