Dental Bytes – February 2026 Welcome to the February 2026 edition of Dental Bytes from OSHA Review, Inc. See our other issues for more information. Below are highlights and resources relevant to dental infection control, patient safety, oral health education,…
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Introduction Every year on May 5th, healthcare providers worldwide recognize World Hand Hygiene Day—a reminder that one of the simplest clinical actions is also one of the most critical for patient safety. In dental settings, where dental healthcare personnel (DHCP)…
Stay Compliant. Stay Protected. Simplify Your Sterilization Monitoring. If you operate a dental practice in Illinois, sterilization monitoring isn’t optional—it’s a critical part of protecting patients and staying compliant with infection control expectations. Even though Illinois regulations may not explicitly…
Do Dental Offices in New York Need Weekly Spore Testing? Yes. Dental practices in New York are expected to follow CDC guidelines and New York State infection control standards, which require at least weekly biological monitoring (spore testing) of sterilizers…
Florida Dental Sterilization Requirements: What You Need to Know Dental offices in Florida must follow strict infection control protocols to ensure patient safety. A critical component of compliance is verifying sterilizer effectiveness using biological monitoring (spore testing). Unlike many states,…
Why “Keeping It Wet” Matters for Infection Control Compliance Many dental offices believe that wiping a surface quickly is enough to disinfect it — but one of the most common infection-control mistakes involves misunderstanding contact time. Contact time refers to…
What Are Arizona’s Dental Spore Testing Requirements? Dental offices in Arizona are expected to follow infection control standards established by the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners, along with guidance from the CDC and ADA. While Arizona regulations may not…
What Dental Offices Need to Know About Spore Testing in Ohio Proper sterilization is a core compliance requirement for dental offices in Ohio. The Ohio State Dental Board enforces strict infection control rules to protect patients and ensure safe dental…
Intro Dental offices in the United States are required to monitor sterilization equipment using biological indicators (spore tests) to ensure patient safety and compliance with infection control standards. While most states follow CDC recommendations for weekly spore testing, specific requirements…
