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.
Episodes
192 episodes
#192 January is National Sex Trafficking Prevention Month - The Divas Discuss What Dental Professionals Need to Know
Are you aware that dental professionals may be the first to identify victims of sex trafficking? Victims may come into the dental office as a patient due to oral injuries. A sex trafficker may also bring the individual in for cosmetic care to m...
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#191 Dentistry Doesn't Have to Be a Pain
This episode brings to light how you can prevent pain, boost productivity and extend your dental career with evidenced-based ergonomics. We interviewed Dr. Bethany Valachi of Posturedontics, an international speaker and author. Be s...
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#190 Noroviruses are Spreading Rapidly - What Dental Teams Need to Know
The CDC states that noroviruses, which can cause severe, but short-term illness are spreading throughout the country. The Divas discuss signs, symptoms, and methods of lessening the incidence of this very contagious virus.Reso...
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#189 2024 Favorite Podcasts
The Divas share their favorite podcast episodes of 2024. We also share tips on how to utilize the show notes for each episode where you will find valuable checklists and tools for safety meetings, morning huddles, and training new team members....
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#188 Have You Been the Victim of Phishing?
Ever wonder what phishing is and how it relates to HIPAA compliance? In this episode, the Divas review what phishing emails are and how artificial intelligence (AI) is super-charging ransomware. Don't miss this short, yet insightful episo...
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#187 New mPox Strain Hits California
Is this new strain of mPox something to be concerned about? Has it spread beyond California? Join the Divas as they unravel any mystery behind this new strain so you can continue to stay abreast of the latest information related to diseas...
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#186 A New Standard in Eye Safety for Dental Professionals
Flying debris during dental treatment can cause eye injuries! Listen as the Divas interview Dr. Peter Arsenault, a dentist who is a change agent for better eye protection for dental professionals and is responsible for a new, enforceable ...
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#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, aft...
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#184 Insights from an RDH and Former OSHA Inspector
In this episode, the DIvas interview Caitlin, a hygienist who served as an OSHA compliance officer for the state of TN. Caitlin shares important details about OSHA inspections, top violations and how important it is to be cooperative wit...
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#183 Insights from a Dental Equipment Repair Technician: Do's and Don'ts
When dental equipment is not functioning properly, there is costly down time and repairs. In this episode, the Compliance Divas interview Donnye Bucy, owner of Dental Solutions based out of Murray, KY. Donnye will share his insights on how you ...
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#182 If You're not Testing, You're Just Guessing
Is water testing a chore in your office? Are you feeling overwhelmed because you're the sole person managing waterlines in your practice. We have the solution for you! This podcast will not only deepen your knowledge regarding waterlines but so...
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#181 The Often Forgotten "Splash Zones" - a Source of Cross-Contamination in Dentistry
What is the one area in every dental office that becomes highly contaminated that we don't usually think about? If you say "sinks", you would be right. In this episode, the Divas discuss splash zones and infection prevention and co...
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#180 Special Edition - New CA Dental Assisting Rules - What You Need to Know
The California Dental Board has implemented new rules affecting unlicensed and Registered Dental Assistants in CA. These rules have a 1-1-2025 deadline for compliance and our resident expert, Leslie Canham, will explain all of the upcomi...
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#179 Infection Control During Hurricanes
The devastating effects of Hurricane Helene is a sobering reminder that dental practices most have plans in place of how to prepare and respond to this type of emergency. Tune in to Part 1 where the Divas discuss the clinical aspect of dealing ...
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#178 OSHA Updates the Hazard Communication Standard - Again
Recently, OSHA updated the Hazard Communication Standard, which became effective July 19, 2024. What does this mean for your practice? While there will be changes to implement, there is still plenty of time to learn more and prepare. This episo...
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#177 Are You in the Know About the Latest CDC Guidance for COVID-19?
Keeping up with the CDC's many changes to its guidance for COVID-19 has been challenging at best. And we have yet another update as of June 2024. In this episode the Divas discuss this update, the current status of COVID-19 occurre...
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#176 Computer Keyboards, Mice, and the Microbes They Harbor
Have you ever "cleaned" the computer keyboard and mouse in your treatment room? Likely it's contaminated, although barriers help, but CDC guidelines state that even barrier protected equipment like computers hardware should be cleaned and disin...
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#175 Are You Putting Your Best Foot Forward on Social Media?
Social media, such as Tik Tok, Instagram, Facebook and others have become very popular marketing channels for dental practices. Join the Divas for a lively discussion on what we should and shouldn't show on these posts if we want to promo...
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#174 DICAM Interview with Dr. John Molinari
Who better to update dental teams on what is currently happening with respect to infection and control than, our friend and internationally know expert, Dr. John Molinari. Join the Divas as they ask Dr. Molinari about COVID surg...
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#173 What Happens When Ethical Dilemmas Occur in Dentistry?
What happens when an ethical dilemma occurs in your practice? In this episode, the Divas highlight ethical and professional responsibility and how to avoid common ethical issues and how to mitigate them if they occur.Resources:<...
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#172 WHO Declares a Global Health Emergency. What Does This Mean?
On August 14th, the WHO declared a global health emergency due to the rising cases of Mpox. While this does not mean we heading into another pandemic, it's important to stay up to date. In this episode, the Divas discuss what constitutes a glob...
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#171 Hearing Loss - An Occupational Hazard in Dentistry
Did you know that the noises encountered in a dental practice can make dental team members susceptible to the development of permanent hearing loss? Learn which devices and equipment produce the highest levels of sound, and what does OSHA...
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#170 Dental Unit Water Testing Made Easy
Testing the dental unit water lines is a critical task in infection prevention and control. But how do you test? How often do you test? And, how do you find the time to test the waterlines? The Divas explore the new Fast Che...
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#169 Say What? Tips for Accommodating Patients Who Are Deaf or Heard of Hearing
You likely have Patients who are deaf or hard of hearing in your practice. Mis-understanding recommended dental care can lead to poor outcomes. The Divas discuss patient’s rights, the dentist’s obligations, and effective communicate skill...
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#168 Is Your Practice Compliant with the New Section 1557 Rule of the ACA?
Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is intended to advance health care equity and reduce disparities in health care that may occur through discriminatory practices, or the inability of health care providers to communicate effectively ...
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