Beginning in October 2014, the New Jersey Department of Health investigated and confirmed fifteen patient transmissions of bacterial endocarditis after oral surgery treatment at the same oral surgery practice. During the investigation, breaches of recommended infection control standards were identified…
Under new amendments to Proposition 65 warning regulations, starting on August 30, 2018, dental offices will have to comply with one or both of the following: Post one Proposition 65 warning sign at all public points of entry to the…
According to the Dental Board of California (DBC), as notified by the California State Board of Pharmacy (Pharmacy Board), there are a number of non-compliant security prescription forms in use by healthcare professionals, including dentists, that were printed by Department…
The American Dental Association (ADA) conducted a well-being survey among dentists in 2015 that revealed ergonomics to be a major issue. According to the ADA, two-thirds of responding dentists reported neck pain and low back pain, with half of them…
For California dentists who’ve ever lost sleep worrying about compliance with state, federal and Dental Board regulations! When you order OSHA Review, you’ll understand why dentists in California have relied on their subscriptions for more than twenty years. You’ll receive…
Navigating the requirements under the U.S. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) can often be confusing and overwhelming. Many times, in order to ensure compliance, healthcare providers are more protective of information than necessary. While being more diligent is…
With the end of the year drawing near, as we prepare to usher in 2018, December is a good time to review and evaluate office safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance and their effectiveness. Using a safety assessment checklist…
For California dentists who’ve ever lost sleep worrying about compliance with state, federal and Dental Board regulations! When you order OSHA Review, you’ll understand why dentists in California have relied on their subscriptions for more than twenty years. You’ll receive…
The regulations for monitoring occupational exposure to x-ray radiation arise directly from Federal Regulations, 10 CFR 20, which are the Nuclear Regulatory Commission standards. Federal regulations state that monitoring of individual employees is necessary if the employee is likely to…
The Dental Board of California (DBC) added information to its website relating to prescription drug abuse. The DBC’s online information includes the DBC’s acknowledgement of the opioid epidemic, the DBC’s recommendations on how to combat the problem, and links to…
