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…
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…
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…
Chemical cleaners on the market to remove and clean biofilm from dental unit waterlines (DUWLs) must be registered with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). EPA requires regulatory oversight because chemical treatment regimens on the market claiming to control biofilm…
In July 2017, the Federal Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) new ruletook effect which requires dental offices to reduce the discharge of mercury and other metals from dental offices down the sewer drain to publically owned treatment works (POTWs). One of the…
Sacramento, CA, March 1, 2018 – OSHA Review, Inc. announced the introduction of the SUV Ultra 5 Disinfectant and Cleaner. The new product continues the development of user-friendly, safety-focused products for effective disinfection in dental settings. SUV Ultra 5’s new…
One of the current best management practices for managing dental amalgam in wastewater, recommended universally among dental organizations, is the prohibition on the use of dental vacuum line cleaners that promote the release of mercury from the vacuum lines. Specifically,…
All surface disinfectants, i.e. antimicrobials, sold in the United States are regulated under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) because antimicrobials are in fact pesticides. Under FIFRA, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for regulating,…
When you consider the decontamination procedures for high-tech equipment, including computers, digital imaging equipment, and intraoral cameras, first and foremost, you should follow the manufacturer's directions. This provides the best results with the least damage to the equipment. In its…
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an advisory notifying dental practitioners to take care when using dental dispensers on multiple patients. Multiple-use dental dispensers, also called dental “syringes” are devices used to deliver various dental products such as impression…
