Dental OSHA compliance resources covering required employee training, written exposure control plans, infection control protocols, and regulatory requirements for dental practices nationwide.
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…
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…
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 July 2026 issue of Dental Bytes is headlined by two cybersecurity stories that have significant implications for dental practices — a ransomware attack on a major dental referral firm and a $450,000 HHS OCR settlement for HIPAA security failures…
A recent settlement in May 2026 between the California Attorney General and Aspen Dental serves as a reminder that California is taking a closer look at how dental practices advertise their services. Additionally, the settlement is part of California’s broader…
Dental anesthetic carpules are used every day in most dental practices, but disposing of them correctly depends on what remains inside the glass cartridge after treatment. Understanding the differences can help your office stay compliant with medical waste requirements while…
The June 2026 issue of Dental Bytes brings important dental compliance news for dental practices nationwide. This month's featured topics include a critical infection control reminder from a recent public health notification, new ADA proposed standards open for comment, FDA…
Dental Bytes – May 2026 Understanding dental record retention requirements is essential for every dental practice. Properly maintaining patient records supports continuity of care, ensures compliance with HIPAA and OSHA considerations, and helps protect the practice in the event of…
What Pennsylvania Actually Requires — and Where the Requirement Lives The Pennsylvania dental spore testing requirements are often described as vague. They are not. The State Board of Dentistry's unprofessional conduct rule makes it a disciplinary offense to fail to…
