Dental Bytes – March 2026
Dental Bytes – March 2026 features timely articles for dental professionals on oral health awareness, HIPAA security, infection control, nutrition guidance, and industry updates.
World Hand Hygiene Day – May 5th: A Timely Reminder for Dental Practices
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)…
Illinois Dental Spore Testing Requirements (2026 Guide)
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…
New York Dental Spore Testing Requirements (2026 Guide)
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…
Arizona Dental Spore Testing Requirements (2026)
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…
Ohio Dental Sterilizer Monitoring Requirements (2026)
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…
California Dental Spore Testing Requirements (2026)
What Dental Offices Must Know to Stay Compliant Sterilizer monitoring—commonly known as spore testing—is a required part of infection control for dental offices in California. If your practice is not performing biological monitoring correctly, you risk regulatory violations, patient safety…
Texas Dental Spore Testing Requirements (2026)
Do Dental Offices Need Weekly Sterilizer Monitoring? Sterilization monitoring is required for dental offices in Texas—but many practices are unsure how often spore testing must be performed. Here’s what Texas requires and what your office needs to do to stay…
California Healthcare Minimum Wage SB 525 for Dental Offices
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…
How Often Do Dental Offices Need Spore Testing?
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…