Dental Bytes – January 2026
The January 2026 Dental Bytes newsletter highlights infection control best practices, ADA dental economy updates, HIPAA enforcement actions, and seasonal preparedness tips for dental professionals.
Dental Bytes eNewsletter
Welcome to Dental Bytes, a monthly eNewsletter from OSHA Review designed specifically for dental professionals who want to stay ahead of regulatory changes, infection control standards, and best practices across the United States. Each month, we deliver curated, easy-to-digest updates…
Dental Bytes – February 2026
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,…
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)
What Illinois Actually Requires — and Where the Requirement Lives The Illinois dental spore testing requirements are not written down as a testing interval. Read the full Illinois Dental Practice Act rules — 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1220 — and…
New York Dental Spore Testing Requirements (2026 Guide)
What New York Actually Requires — and Where the Requirement Lives The New York dental spore testing requirements do not live in a dental board rule. New York licenses dentists through the State Education Department and the Board of Regents,…
Arizona Dental Spore Testing Requirements (2026)
What Are Arizona’s Dental Spore Testing Requirements? Arizona is one of a number of states with no dedicated sterilization or infection control rule in its dental code. The Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners’ rules, at 4 A.A.C. 11, run…
Ohio Dental Sterilizer Monitoring Requirements (2026)
What Ohio Actually Requires — and Where the Requirement Lives The Ohio dental spore testing requirements are written down in plain words, which makes Ohio one of the clearer states in the country. The Ohio State Dental Board's sterilization rule…
California Dental Spore Testing Requirements (2026)
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…