Dental Sterilizer Failure Protocol (Step-by-Step Compliance Guide) A failed spore test — also called a positive biological indicator — can be alarming for any dental office. However, a single failure does not automatically mean your sterilizer is unsafe or permanently…
Dental employers have a legal obligation to provide a safe workplace. Under requirements enforced by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), dental practice owners must protect employees from recognized workplace hazards and maintain compliance with federal and California safety…
Infection control is part of everyday dental care, but it’s often routine tasks where lapses occur. That’s why standard precautions remain so important. When used consistently, they help protect patients, staff, and the dental office from preventable exposures to infectious…
In late 2025, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) made a major change to its hepatitis B (HBV) vaccination guidance, ending the long-standing recommendation that all infants receive the first dose of the hepatitis B vaccine at birth…
As flu season intensifies, dental healthcare personnel (DHCP) play a vital role in protecting both patients and staff from seasonal influenza (flu) transmission. The US Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) infection prevention and control guidelines for flu underscore…
On December 5, 2025, the Dental Board of California (DBC) issued an important Fraud Alert to California dentists, dental assistants, and all dental licensees regarding an ongoing scam targeting professionals in the field. While this type of scam is not…
As the year comes to a close, we want to wish all of our clients, vendors, coworkers, families, and friends a wonderful and peaceful holiday season and a prosperous year ahead. From all of us at OSHA Review, Inc., thank…
While a dentist owns patient treatment records, they must provide patients with access to their records and/or a summary of their records. A patient record includes x-rays, photographs, and models, and can include any written or recorded information regarding a…
Did you know that the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has Letters of Interpretation to explain how to comply with OSHA regulations in specific workplace situations? OSHA’s Letters of Interpretation, which can be browsed and searched online, offer…
Mental health is a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, and contribute to their community. To raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts…
