The Compliance Divas Podcast
Our podcast covers current topics such as infection prevention and control, OSHA and HIPAA compliance for dentistry. We discuss the latest regulatory information, answer frequently asked questions and give suggestions for dental practices to make compliance easy and sustainable.The Compliance Divas are a trusted source for consistent, accurate information based upon current guidelines, standards, science, and recommendations.
The Compliance Divas Podcast
#75 Service Dogs in Dental Settings
Have you ever had a Service Dog or Service Animal accompany your patient to their dental appointment? Can service animals enter the treatment room? Are there infection control considerations? Are comfort, companion, support, therapy and emotional support animals, considered “service” animals? In this podcast the Divas discuss FAQs surrounding Service Animals in the Dental Setting.
Resources:
- Frequently Asked Questions about Service Animals and the Americans with Disabilities Act (AwDA) https://www.ada.gov/regs2010/service_animal_qa.html
- CDC: Service Animals in Dental Health Care Settings - Infection Control Measures https://www.cdc.gov/oralhealth/infectioncontrol/faqs/animals.html
- Journal of the American Dental Association: The Ethics of Service Animals in the Dental Office https://jada.ada.org/article/S0002-8177(19)30294-6/fulltext
- U.S. Dept. of Justice Dept. of Civil Rights - Service Animals https://www.ada.gov/service_animals_2010.htm
- Modern Practice Solutions Blog: International Assistance Dog Week https://dentalcompliancetn.com/2019/10/16/international-assistance-dog-week/
- OSHA Review Blog: AwDA Rules: Offices Must Allow Service Animals https://oshareview.com/2015/06/awda-rules-offices-must-allow-service-animals-dental-regulations/#:~:text=Dental%20offices%20must%20permit%20people,tasks%20for%20people%20with%20disabilities