How to Ensure Dental Regulatory Compliance
Amidst the busy dental appointments, treatments, and patient care, there are crucial aspects that often operate in the background but hold importance. These are recordkeeping and documentation. While the primary focus in dentistry is patient health and well-being, carefully keeping records is equally needed. In a survey, dental providers agree that careful and precise recordkeeping […]
The New DEA Opioid Requirement Combatting the Opioid Crisis
The opioid crisis has been a significant public health concern, and as frontline healthcare providers, dentists play a crucial role in addressing this issue. Recognizing the need for enhanced knowledge and awareness, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has implemented a new requirement for dentists to complete an 8-hour continuing education (CE) course on opioids. This […]
Coping with Dental Staffing Shortages
The dental industry, much like the healthcare industry as a whole, is facing severe staffing shortages. There are many reasons this shortage has become so acute, and it is taking a toll on medical staff and patients alike. Dental healthcare providers are facing increased workloads, which can create excessive work stress. Ensuring your dental healthcare […]
Dental Waterlines Found to Contain Bacteria
A number of dental waterlines have been found to contain waterborne bacteria, infecting children with nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM). This caused the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to issue a health advisory on bacteria in the pipes of dental facilities. Dental Waterlines and Infections Biofilms containing bacteria can easily develop in dental waterlines. This […]
Informed Consent in Dental Practice
In dentistry, informed consent is necessary. If a dentist does not receive informed consent from a patient, they are subject to legal issues. Due to the increasing use of technology, patients are able to better understand their healthcare services. Thus, allowing patients to be more involved in the decision making of their treatment and be […]
Opensesame | Dental Healthcare Compliance
American Medical Compliance (AMC) and OpenSesame have teamed up to offer our comprehensive 2020 Dental Healthcare compliance training platform. OSHA requires that all Dental Healthcare Providers (DHCP) train their staff on an annual basis. AMC has made this requirement simple and easy to satisfy with our AMC Dental Healthcare bundle. The Dental healthcare industry is […]
COVID-19 and Dental Care
As COVID-19 cases surpass 33,000 in the United States, health organizations across the country are encouraging facilities to take drastic precautions to mitigate the spread of the virus. On Monday March 16, 2020; the American Dental Association (ADA) issued a recommendation calling for elective dental care procedures to be postponed for the next three weeks. […]
Dental Tourism
According to the Congress Report, there are more than 40% Americans without dental insurance. The cost of dental care to many Americans is outrageous. Unfortunately, this leads to international dental tourism as a final solution. Many patients end up traveling and paying a fraction of the cost in bordering countries. Tourists spend over $200 million […]
Complete Compliance for Your Business
What are some things you can do to make sure your medical or dental practice is in complete compliance? One of the first steps to help you become completely compliant is to make a plan. Your compliance plan should cover things such as employment, Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements, and HIPAA requirements. There […]
OSHA and HIPAA Regulations
OSHA and HIPAA regulations were created for the safety of both patients and the staff. This includes the physical well being and private information of every employee as well as staff members. The compliance rules are set in place to help reduce risk in the workplace. On a regular basis conducted annually, OSHA training […]
Screening, Dental Devices
Dental Device Screening and Evaluation Forms In collaboration with the American Dental Association and the Training for Development of Innovative Control Technologies Project (a collaboration based at San Francisco General Hospital of frontline healthcare workers, product designers, and industrial hygienists to prevent exposure to blood through better screening of medical devices and equipment), the […]
Occupational Exposure and Dentistry
Occupational Infection Control in Dental Settings What constitutes an occupational exposure in dentistry? An exposure is defined as a percutaneous injury (e.g., needlestick or cut with a sharp object) or mucous membrane/nonintact skin contact with blood, saliva, tissue, or other body fluids that are potentially infectious. Exposure incidents might place dental healthcare personnel at […]