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Return to Work Toolkit
The ADA’s Advisory Task Force for Dental Practice Recovery has developed this free toolkit with interim guidance which recommends measures to take to help protect patients, staff and dentists from COVID-19 as dental practices re-engage in providing the full range of oral health care.The toolkit includes:Sample letter to patientsGuidance on pre-appointment screeningIn-office patient registration proceduresReception area preparation strategiesChairside checklistStaff protection strategiesSupplies shopping list . Read More
Interim Infection Prevention and Control Guidance for Dental Settings
The CDC has updated the Interim Infection Prevention and Control Guidance for Dental Settings During the COVID-19 Response with guidance for resuming non-emergency dental care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
EPA Ruling on amalgam Separators
ComplianceDental offices that place or remove amalgam must operate and maintain an amalgam separator and must not discharge scrap amalgam or use certain kinds of line cleaners. Read More
Requirements for Maintaining Dental Water Lines
Requirements for maintaining dental water linesThe ordered closure in mid-December of a children’s dental clinic in Southern California reminds dental practices of the importance of cleaning and maintaining dental unit water lines for the safety of patients.Health officials ordered the Anaheim clinic to close after discovering mycobacteria in the clinic’s water system for the second time in three months. Read More
Workplace Postings
In California, all employers must meet workplace posting obligations. Workplace postings are usually available at no cost from the requiring agency. Read More
GHS Compliance Deadline Passed - Is Your Office Compliant?
The Globally Harmonized System of Classifications and Labeling of Chemicals . Read More
Dentists Required to Post BPA Notice
Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical present during the application of some composite fillings and sealants, has been added to the Proposition 65 list of chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity. Read More
Safety & Health Fact Sheet
Cal/OSHA revised the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) found in Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations (T8CCR), Section 5194 to align with the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of classification and labeling of chemicals. Read More