Dental OSHA compliance resources covering required employee training, written exposure control plans, infection control protocols, and regulatory requirements for dental practices nationwide.
Arkansas dental practices are required to monitor their sterilizers with biological spore tests as part of the state's infection control standards. The authority comes from Article XV of the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners Rules (Rule 038.00.07-001), which sets…
Louisiana dental practices must run biological spore tests on every autoclave to verify sterilization. The requirement comes directly from the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry under Louisiana Administrative Code Title 46, Part XXXIII, Chapter 12, §XXXIII-1206, which mandates that each…
The August 2026 issue of Dental Bytes covers a broad range of topics relevant to dental professionals — from foundational infection control protocols to new federal agency guidance on amalgam coverage, a significant FDA approval for over-the-counter pain relief, and…
Welcome to the August 2026 issue of Dental Bytes, the OSHA Review monthly newsletter keeping dental professionals current on compliance news and regulatory updates. This post is part of our Dental Bytes eNewsletter 2026 hub, where you can access each…
Infection prevention and control are among the most important responsibilities in every dental practice. Patients trust that their care will be delivered in a safe environment, and maintaining that trust requires every member of the dental team to consistently follow…
A new national survey reveals a significant gap between how much Americans value their oral health and how much they understand the connection between their mouth and their body. The survey, conducted in partnership by Procter & Gamble (P&G) and…
Many dental news outlets are reporting a significant cyberattack against 1-800-Dentist, a popular dental referral and marketing service used by dental practices across the United States. On June 28, 2026, the Qilin ransomware gang — a Russian-linked cybercriminal group —…
The American Dental Association’s Health Policy Institute (HPI) has introduced a new publication series called HPI Perspectives — short, data-driven articles designed to translate the latest dental workforce and practice research into accessible insights for dental professionals. For dental practices…
July 28 is World Hepatitis Day, an annual global observance established by the World Health Organization (WHO) to raise awareness about viral hepatitis and accelerate progress toward its elimination as a public health threat. The date was chosen to mark…
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a $450,000 settlement with a health plan in June 2026 following an investigation into a ransomware attack. The case marks OCR’s 20th ransomware enforcement action…
