Dentist ‘working interviews’ can be complex
“Dear Practice Support” is a feature on cda.org that highlights a dentist’s unique employment question received by CDA Practice Support. Robyn Thomason, director of Practice Support, will offer responses. Dear Practice Support: I have a position available in my office for a new hygienist. I would like to set-up working interviews for each of the candidates, but I am unsure if I need to add them to my payroll as an employee or offer a flat rate and provide a check at the end o
Amalgam separators
Denver area dental practices served by the Metro Wastewater Reclamation District (Metro District) must install amalgam separators by Aug. 19, 2015, to comply with new amalgam control requirements. (Click here to see the cities and sanitation districts affected.) Once an amalgam separator has been installed in your dental office, you will need to submit a certification form to let the Metro District know these requirements have been met. Best management practices (BMPs) for pl