Dental surface disinfection is one of the most important parts of infection control, but it is also one of the most misunderstood. In many offices, products are used quickly, surfaces are wiped too soon, or staff members assume cleaning and…
Georgia Dental Spore Testing Requirements (2026 Guide for Compliance) Dental offices in Georgia must follow strict infection control protocols to protect patients and maintain compliance. One of the most important parts of a sterilization monitoring program is biological monitoring, commonly…
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 – 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,…
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…
🦷 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…
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…
