Legal and Regulatory Matters

Navigate the latest federal laws and regulations that apply to dental practice.
Everything you need to know about amalgam waste and recycling rules.
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Updated resources regarding HIPAA compliance and governing.
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Comprehensive resources to help you navigate the Medicare landscape.
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What to know about Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act and discrimination in health care.
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Learn about the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and paid leave policies by state.
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ADA Legal Support and Resources

Contract Analysis Services

Receive a clear, concise explanation of the terms of a proposed dental provider contract with a third-party payer.

Contract Analysis Service

Litigation Support

Read the considerations and official protocols the ADA uses when evaluating whether to participate in lawsuits that will or might significantly impact dentistry.

Litigation Support

Contracts

Understand your contracts and analyze terms before you sign.

Dental Insurance Contracts

Dentist Guide to the Law

Knowing the laws that govern dental practice can help you avoid costly, time-consuming legal challenges. A Dentist’s Guide to the Law: 246 Things Every Dentist Should Know is a practical resource to address the wide array of legal issues relevant to you, your team, and your practice.

Dentist Guide to the Law

Social Media and Employment

Information and insights to help you set effective social media policies for your dental team.

Social Media and Employment

Fraud and Abuse

How to keep your practice in compliance with laws such as the federal Anti-Kickback Statute.

Fraud and Abuse

Marketing and Advertising

Learn about laws and regulations that govern how you promote your practice. 

Marketing and Advertising

Antitrust Policy

Review the ADA’s commitment to complying with all applicable antitrust laws and minimizing the association’s risk of exposure to antitrust scrutiny.

Antitrust Policy