Dental Regulatory Compliance Resources*
*These resources are current as of the recording date of each episode . Due to frequently changing guidance, recommendations and regulations during the COVID-19 pandemic, some of the resources may have been deleted or updated.
Episode #64 Monkeypox
AUGUST 01, 2022
Episode #63 The News You Need to Know But Don't Want to Hear
JULY 27, 2022
Episode #62 Interview with a Former OSHA Officer - Learn How You Can Avoid Violations
JULY 20, 2022
Episode #59 Onboarding New Team Members
JUNE 29, 2022
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Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) New Employee Onboarding Guide (LINK)
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HR Toolkit: How to Build a New Employee Onboarding Process (LINK)
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CDC Guidance on TB Testing and Screening of Health Care Personnel (LINK)
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IRS Tax Withholding Forms (LINK)
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OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard 1910.1030(g)(2)(ii) (LINK)
Episode #58 The Luminaries of Infection Prevention and Control in Dentistry - Featuring John A. Molinari, PhD
JUNE 22, 2022
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CDC Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings - 2003 (LINK)
Episode #57 Ergonomics in Dentistry
JUNE 15, 2022
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Ergonomics in Dentistry – International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry (LINK)
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FDI World Dental Federation – Ergonomic and Posture Guidelines for Oral Health Professionals (PDF)
Episode #56 Ultrasonic Cleaners-Do’s and Don’ts to Achieve Clean Instruments
JUNE 08, 2022
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Ultrasonic Cleaners and Solutions -John Molinari, PhD - Dental Economics (LINK)
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The 5 Most Overlooked Cleaning Guidelines for Your Ultrasonic Bath – Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH-Dental Economics (LINK)
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How to Conduct a Foil Test for Ultrasonic (PDF)
Episode #55 I Don't Believe That! Accommodating religious beliefs in the dental office
JUNE 01, 2022
Episode #54 Special Podcast: California Edition: CAL/OSHA’s Newly Revised Emergency Temporary Standard and Dentistry
MAY 25, 2022
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UPDATE - COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards What Employers Need to Know About the April 21 Standards (PDF)
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What Employers and Workers Need to Know about COVID-19 Isolation & Quarantine (PDF)
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California Public Health Dept. Guidance for Local Health Jurisdictions on Isolation and Quarantine of the General (LINK)
Episode #53 Weed at Work: Navigating Marijuana Use in Your Practice
MAY 12, 2022
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Federal Marijuana Laws (LINK)
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Drug Testing in Legal Marijuana States (LINK)
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California’s Cannabis Laws (LINK)
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Cannabis Laws in Tennessee (LINK)
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Drug-Free Tennessee (LINK)
Episode #52 Not All PPE is Created Equal
APRIL 27, 2022
Episode #51 Ouch I Just Got Stuck - Now What Do I Do?
APRIL 20, 2022
Episode #50 What Dentistry Needs to Know About Human Trafficking
APRIL 06, 2022
Episode #48 CDC Updates Masking Recommendations Based on Incidence of COVID-19 Cases
MARCH 23, 2022
Episode #47 If a Boil Water Advisory is Issued, Would Your Office be Prepared?
MARCH 16, 2022
Episode #46 Dental Assistants Recognition Week: Learn How to Get Certified in Dental Infection Prevention and Control
MARCH 07, 2022
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Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) (LINK)
Organization for Safety Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) (LINK)
Certification in Dental Infection Prevention and Control (CDIPC) (LINK)
CDC Basic Expectations for Safe Care Modules (LINK)
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CDC Foundations: Building the Safest Dental Visit (LINK)
Episode #45 OSHA Fines: Could this be your office?
MARCH 02, 2022
Episode #44 OSHA-Required Emergency Action Plans & Procedures
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
Episode #43 CDC February 2, 2022 Updates
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Episode #42 HIPAA: Patient Rights to Access Records
FEBRUARY 02, 2022
Episode #41 Influenza vs. the COVID-19 Pandemic
JANUARY 26 2022
Episode #40 Update to the CDC Guidance on Respiratory Protection and Work Restrictions
JANUARY 19, 2022
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Resources for CDC Updates to Masks for General Public
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CDC Summary of Recent Changes to Types of Masks and Respirators (LINK)
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ACGIH Fact Sheet on Respirators (PDF)
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Resources for CDC Updates for Work Restrictions for HCW’s
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Interim Guidance for Managing Healthcare Personnel with SARS-CoV-2 Infection or Exposure to SARS-CoV-2 (LINK)
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Strategies to Mitigate Healthcare Personnel Staffing Shortages (LINK)
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Resources for California
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UPDATE - COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards (CAL-OSHA Jan 14, 2022) (PDF)
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Revisions to CAL-OSHA ETS Jan 14, 2022 FAQs (PDF)
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What Employers and Workers Need to Know About COVID-19 Isolation and Quarantine CAL-OSHA Jan14, 2022 (PDF)
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Episode #39 Help! OSHA is Here!
JANUARY 12, 2022
Episode #38 Dirty Exam Gloves and Faulty PPE
JANUARY 05, 2022
Episode #37 Managing Compliance in Multi-Locations and DSO
DECEMBER 27, 2021
Episode #36 Michelle Lee Speaks about OSAP
DECEMBER 20, 2021
Episode #35 Everything You Need to Know about Hand Hygiene
DECEMBER 15, 2021
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Boyce, John. "Guideline for Hand Hygiene in Health-Care Settings ." Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report 51(RR16)25 Oct 2002 27.1-30 Sep 2008 (LINK)
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Kohn WG, Collins AS, Cleveland JL, et al. Guidelines for infection control in dental health-care setting—2003. MMWR Recomm Rep. 2003;52(RR-17):15-18 (LINK)
Episode #34 Special Edition Podcast – Update on SARS-CoV-2 Variants
DECEMBER 08, 2021
Episode #33 New Technology for Improving Air Quality in Dental Settings
DECEMBER 01, 2021
Episode #31 Cyber Security: It's More than HIPAA
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
Episode #30 CDC Training Infection Prevention Training Courses
NOVEMBER 08, 2021
Episode #29 Special Edition: New California Law Permits Dentists to Process Rapid COVID-19 Tests in Their Office
NOVEMBER 02, 2021
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CDA FAQ’s Regarding State Public Health Orders on Required Vaccination or Testing of Health Care workers (LINK)
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CDA Resource Library: Step 2: Applying for Laboratory Testing Licensure (LINK)
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CDA Resource Library – Billing and Reimbursement for COVID-19 Testing (LINK)
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CDPH Requirements for Reporting Test Results – CA Reportable Disease Information Exchange (LINK)
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CDC Interim Guidance for Antigen Testing for SARS-CoV-2 (9/21/21 (LINK)
Episode #28 Sharps Disposal Systems Made Easy
Sponsored by WCM, Inc.
NOVEMBER 01, 2021
Episode #27 Why Conducting a Security Assessment Matters
OCTOBER 26, 2021
Episode #26 The Human Side of HR During a Pandemic
OCTOBER 20, 2021
Episode #25 HIPAA: Business Associate Agreements
OCTOBER 11, 2021
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Department of Health and Human Services-Business Associate Contracts Sample Business Associate Agreement Provisions (LINK)
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Department of Health and Human Services – Business Associates (LINK)
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Department of Health and Human Services – Summary of the HIPAA Privacy Rule (LINK)
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Sign Up for the Office for Civil Rights (HIPAA) Privacy and Security Listserv (LINK)
Episode #23 Breaking News: CDC September 10, 2021, Updates Part 2
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
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CDC Interim Guidance for Managing Healthcare Personnel with SARS-Co-V-2 Infection or Exposure to SARS-CoV-2 (LINK)
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CDC Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Healthcare Personnel During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic (LINK)
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National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) Local Health Department Directory (PDF)
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How long does an exam room need to remain vacant after being occupied by a patient with confirmed or suspected COVID-19? (March 4, 2021) (LINK)
Episode #22 Breaking News: CDC September 10, 2021, Updates Part 1
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Episode #18 How Airflow and Suction Protect You from Viruses and Bacteria
AUGUST 30, 2021
Episode #17 Managing Sharps Disposal in Your Practice
AUGUST 23, 2021
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EPA – Medical Waste – Disposal of Medical Sharps/Needles (LINK)
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Healthcare Environmental Resource Center – Pollution Prevention and Compliance Assistance Information for the Healthcare Industry – Pharmaceutical Waste (LINK)
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OSHA – Protecting Yourself When Handling Contaminated Sharps (PDF)
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CDC – Selecting, Evaluating, and Using Sharps Disposal Containers (PDF)
Episode #15 CDC Updates Mask Requirements
AUGUST 09, 2021
Episode #14 Special Edition: California COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates for Health Care Workers
AUGUST 08, 2021
JULY 21, 2021
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Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings (LINK)
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Infections Among Patients of a Pediatric Dentistry Practice — Georgia, 2015 (LINK)
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Legionnaires’ disease and dental unit water - RDH Magazine (LINK)
Episode #10 HIPAA Safe Harbor Rule
JULY 14, 2021
Episode #9 Special Edition: FDA Revokes EUA for Use of KN95 Respirators
JULY 09, 2021
Episode #7 Environmental Infection Control in Dentistry
JUNE 30, 2021
Episode #6 Special Edition: California's New Emergency Temporary Standard
JUNE 21, 2021
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CAL/OSHA COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards Fact Sheet (with link to fillable COVID-19 Model Written Plan) (PDF)
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Interim guidance for Ventilation, Filtration, and Air Quality in Indoor Environments (LINK)
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CAL/OSHA Appendix A-List of Aerosol Transmissible Diseases (LINK)
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California Dental Association Written Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (LINK)
Episode #5 OSHA's Emergency Temporary Standard
JUNE 15, 2021
Episode #2 Respiratory Protection for Dentistry
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OSHA Poster – Seven Steps to Correctly Wear Respiratory at Work (PDF)
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OSHA/NIOSH Hospital Respiratory Protection Program Toolkit – May 2015 (PDF)
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OSHA Infosheet: Respiratory Medical Evaluation Questionnaire (PDF)
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OSHA Small Entity Compliance Guide for the Respiratory Protection Standard (PDF)
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OSHA Fact Sheet: Respiratory Infection Control – Respirators Versus Surgical Masks (PDF)