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
#185 Dental Burs, Diamonds & Rotary Instruments - Reusable or Disposable?
In this episode the Divas discuss everything dental teams need to know about dental burs, diamonds, finishing burs, endo files, and implant files. The most import question to be answered is whether those items can or cannot be reused, after they are cleaned and sterilized, or are they single use items. The FDA has a lot to say about this in instructions for use and labeling. Learn what it all means.
Resources:
- CDC Summary of Infection Prevention Control in Dental Settings https://www.cdc.gov/dental-infection-control/hcp/index.html
- CDC Best Practices in Dental Infection Prevention and Control https://www.cdc.gov/dental-infection-control/hcp/dental-ipc-faqs/index.html
- FDA - Overview of Medical Device Classification and Reclassification https://www.fda.gov/about-fda/cdrh-transparency/overview-medical-device-classification-and-reclassification
- FDA Title 21 Subchapter H - Medical Devices - Part 801 Labeling https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfCFR/CFRSearch.cfm?CFRPart=801
- FDA Labeling Symbols https://www.bsigroup.com/globalassets/meddev/localfiles/it-it/webinars/bsi-md-symbols-and-information-to-be-provided-by-the-manufacturer-webinar.pdf