Compliance guides and regulatory updates for California dental practices covering the Dental Board of California, Title 17, infection control, OSHA requirements, and state-specific dental regulations.
As flu season approaches, dental practices should review their procedures for protecting patients and dental healthcare personnel (DHCP). The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a multi-layered approach that includes vaccination, respiratory hygiene, appropriate management of ill…
Hazcom Standards Require SDSs in Dental Offices Dental offices use a variety of chemicals that may pose health or safety hazards to employees. Both the federal OSHA and Cal/OSHA Hazard Communication (Hazcom) Standards require employers to maintain a safety data…
A recent settlement in May 2026 between the California Attorney General and Aspen Dental serves as a reminder that California is taking a closer look at how dental practices advertise their services. Additionally, the settlement is part of California’s broader…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more common in dental practices — from drafting emails and summarizing notes to helping with scheduling, marketing, and clinical documentation. While these tools can improve efficiency, California dentists should remember that using AI does not…
Dental Bytes – May 2026 Understanding dental record retention requirements is essential for every dental practice. Properly maintaining patient records supports continuity of care, ensures compliance with HIPAA and OSHA considerations, and helps protect the practice in the event of…
The Importance of Proper Use and Disposal of Single-Use Dental Items Infection control is a critical part of safe dental practice, and one area that deserves close attention is the proper use and disposal of single-use dental items. Reusing contaminated…
California allows portable handheld dental X-ray units only under specific exemption rules. Learn the requirements, training, and compliance steps for dental practices.
What Dental Offices Must Know to Stay Compliant The California dental spore testing requirements are among the clearest in the country. California does not leave sterilizer monitoring to guidance documents or professional custom — it is written directly into state…
California Healthcare Minimum Wage SB 525: Does It Apply to Dental Offices? SB 525 healthcare minimum wage coverage depends on facility type California’s new healthcare minimum wage law under Senate Bill 525 (SB 525) has created confusion for many dental…
Sterilization monitoring in dental offices is a critical component of infection control in dental practices. One of the most important tools used to verify that sterilization equipment is working properly is spore testing, also known as biological monitoring. Dental offices…
