Patient Care
Vaccination toolkit, COVID-19, laboratory testing toolkit, respiratory protection
Access toolkits and forms needed to provide patients with vaccinations or laboratory testing. Also, learn what is required to manage COVID-19 and other infectious diseases in your practice.
Step 1: Overview of Testing
In California, COVID-19 testing is within the scope of practice for dentists when used for screening for COVID-19 rather than providing a formal COVID-19 diagnosis.
Step 2: Applying for Laboratory Testing Licensure
Learn about the two main types of laboratory tests, and what requirements are needed for dentists to be eligible to administer them.
Step 3: Performing Tests
It is important that the manufacturer’s instructions are followed, including the use of appropriate PPE, test-processing times, and test material disposal.
Step 4: Reporting Requirements
Dental offices administering waived COVID-19 tests are required to report test results within a defined period through the state reporting system.
Step 5: Billing & Reimbursement
CDA provides the following billing information and FAQs to help dentists better understand their rights under AB 526.
Step 6: Maintaining Regulatory Compliance
Dentists must adhere to license renewal, record retention, and other requirements related to the laboratory license.
Step 7: Testing FAQ
Find answers to common questions about testing technology and its potential in dental settings.
Vaccine Medical Exemption
Use this form to document an employee's request for accommodation from a mandatory vaccine for a medical exemption.
Vaccine Promotion: Resources for dental teams
Resources to educate patients and the public about the safety and effectiveness of vaccines and to offer vaccination for influenza and COVID–19. Included are flyers, talking points to address vaccine hesitancy, social media posts and sample language for promoting in-office vaccinations.
Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality
Due to ongoing concern with transmission of airborne illnesses, a dental practice should review updated CDPH and CDC guidance on facility ventilation and air quality.