New Dentists
Dentists who graduated from dental school less than 10 years ago are considered new dentists. The LDA has a Council on the New Dentist and they are dentists with the issues and concerns of new dentists in mind. The council consists of one member from each of the component societies, as well as a chairperson. This council will represent, promote, and support new dentists and dental students. It will also help as a peer and resource with the integration of new dentists into their community and into organized dentistry. Annually, this council works with the Council on Membership and Dental Practice to host functions with the LSU School of Dentistry (LSUSD) students, including Lunch and Learns.
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ADA Resources for New Dentists
The ADA also has new dentist resources available to members, including the New Dentist Blog that features personal stories and insight on the dental profession for new dentists and dental students. For more new dentist resources, visit ada.org/publications/new-dentist-news.
LDA Council on the New Dentist Members
Reference Guide for Louisiana Dentists
Licenses
Louisiana State Board of Dentistry
365 Canal St., Ste. 2680
New Orleans, LA 70130
(877) 467-4488
www.lsbd.org
The LSBD handles the following: dental license, rules and regulations of dentistry, infection control regulations, anesthesia permits (personal/office) & continuing education.
365 Canal St., Ste. 2680
New Orleans, LA 70130
(877) 467-4488
www.lsbd.org
The LSBD handles the following: dental license, rules and regulations of dentistry, infection control regulations, anesthesia permits (personal/office) & continuing education.
Drug License Registration
Your state and federal drug license application must be received (and application fee paid) prior to dispensing any prescription drug.
Louisiana Board of Pharmacy
3388 Brentwood Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(225) 925-6496
www.pharmacy.la.gov
Drug Enforcement Administration- Three Lakeway Center
3838 N. Causeway Blvd., Ste. 1800
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 840-1100
www.dea.gov
Louisiana Board of Pharmacy
3388 Brentwood Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(225) 925-6496
www.pharmacy.la.gov
Drug Enforcement Administration- Three Lakeway Center
3838 N. Causeway Blvd., Ste. 1800
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 840-1100
www.dea.gov
Anesthesia & Analgesia
A permit from the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry is required if you plan on using any of the following: general anesthesia, conscious sedation with parenteral or enteral drugs & nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia.
X-Ray License
A license is needed for x-ray equipment.
Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Radiation Licensing Section-Permits Division
P.O. Box 4313
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
(225) 219-3670
Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Radiation Licensing Section-Permits Division
P.O. Box 4313
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
(225) 219-3670
Professional Liability Insurance
Fortress is endorsed by the LDA as the professional liability company created by dentists, for dentists
985-674-3886
1-888-503-5547
www.dds4dds.com
985-674-3886
1-888-503-5547
www.dds4dds.com
OSHA Regulations
OSHA regulations cover a wide range of safety and health practices in Louisiana workplaces, including dental offices. Visit www.osha.gov or call (800) 321-OSHA.Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
This federal law restricts the use of patient info and imposed standard for electronic transmission of health info. Members may purchase a HIPAA Privacy Kit through the ADA by calling (800) 621-8099; other HIPAA compliance tips can be found at www.ada.org or www.hs.gov/ocr/privacy.
Americans with Disabilities Act.
This federal law restricts the use of patient info and imposed standard for electronic transmission of health info. Members may purchase a HIPAA Privacy Kit through the ADA by calling (800) 621-8099; other HIPAA compliance tips can be found at www.ada.org or www.hs.gov/ocr/privacy.
Americans with Disabilities Act.
This is a federal law that regulates how you treat patients and employees with disabilities. For general information, call the U.S. Justice Department information line at (800) 514-0301.
Dental Office Waste
The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality can provide an up-to-date list of permitted infectious waste transporters. For more information, (888) 763-5424 or www.deq.louisiana.gov. Medical Waste Management is the LDA’s endorsed provider of medical waste services and can answer any question. Visit www.medwastemgmt.net or call (888) 95-waste, ext 810.
City/Parish
Contact your parish & city municipalities for any necessary local licenses, such as an occupational license, local taxes & waste usage fees.
