Infection Control
Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
Dental practices must have a copy of this regulation to provide to employees upon request. Updated June 2024.
Cal/OSHA Regulation on Aerosol Transmissible Diseases
Compliance requirements for preventing transmission of aerosol transmissible diseases (ATDs) at health care facilities.
Checklist for Bloodborne Pathogens Post Exposure Management Protocol
A checklist of actions a dental practice must take after an employee is exposed to blood or OPIM. Updated June 2024.
Dental Board of California Infection Control Regulations
Copy of California Code of Regulations Title 16 Section 1005, which require written protocols for instrument processing, operatory cleanliness, and injury management. Updated June 2024.
Disinfecting the Operatory
Follow these step-by-step instructions for cleaning, disinfecting the operatory.
Employee Informed Refusal of Post-Exposure Medical Evaluation
Use this form to document an employee’s informed refusal of a medical evaluation following exposure to bloodborne pathogens. This form is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated June 2024.
Exposure Control Plan
Customize sample plan to describe how your practice limits employee exposure to bloodborne pathogens. This resource is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated June 2024.
Hepatitis B Vaccination: Requirement and Recommendations
Overview of requirement and related CDC recommendations. Cal/OSHA requires employers to offer certain employees the hepatitis B vaccination series and post-vaccination testing.
Housekeeping Schedule
Customize form to comply with Cal/OSHA and a Dental Board requirement to have a written protocol for operatory cleanliness. The form is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated June 2024.
Identification, Evaluation and Selection of Engineering and Work Practice Controls
Staff must assess annually the effectiveness of the practice's safety procedures and devices and consider safety sharps. This form is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated June 2024.
Infection Control and Cal/OSHA FAQ
FAQ on infection control, other Cal/OSHA regulations, training, personal protective equipment and inspections. This resource is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated March 2024.
Infection Control Information Resources
This is a list of external websites with information pertinent to infection control at dental practices.
Informed Refusal for Hepatitis B Vaccination
Document employee’s refusal of employer's offer of the Hepatitis B vaccination on this form which has mandated language. This form is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated June 2024.
Instrument Processing Protocol
Use this sample form to describe the practice’s sterilization protocol, as required by the Dental Board. This resource is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated June 2024.
N95 Respirator Information
Compilation of resources for N95 respirator/mask requirements.
Operatory Disinfection: At-a-Glance
Display this poster in the operatory for quick reference on effective operatory disinfection.
Patient Screening
Screening patients and other visitors is an essential part of COVID-19 infection prevention. Dental practices must also perform screening in compliance with Cal/OSHA regulations.
PPE Requirements for Dental Practices
Quick reference chart to understand PPE requirements for dental practices.
Putting On and Taking Off PPE
CDC Guidance for Donning and Doffing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Respiratory Protection Program
Customize this sample plan which is required when an employer requires an employee to wear a respirator, such as an N95. This is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated June 2024.
Respiratory Viral Infections: Protocol for Employees With or Suspected of Having Respiratory Viral Infections
Although the Cal/OSHA COVID-19 nonemergency regulation has expired, the Jan. 9, 2024 state Public Health Officer Order remains in place as does the Jan. 10, 2025 CDPH Interim Work Exclusion Guidance for Healthcare Personnel with COVID-19, Influenza, and Other Acute Respiratory Viral Infections. Dental practices should continue to exclude employees with, or suspected of having, a respiratory viral infection.
Safety Sharps Providers
Dental practices must regularly evaluate the appropriateness of safety sharps. A dental practice must either use the sharps or document the reason why safety sharps are not used.
Schedule and Method of Implementation
Use form to record the schedule and methods of implementation of the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard in the practice. This form is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated June 2024.
Sharps Injury Log
Use form to record required information associated with an employee’s injury with a contaminated sharp. This form is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated June 2024.
Sterilizer Spore Tests/Biological Indicators Vendor List
Weekly verification of proper functioning of all sterilization devices through use of a biological indicator (such as a spore test) is required.
Surface Disinfectants and Waterline Cleaners
Surface disinfectants and waterline cleaners used and sold in the state must be registered with the state Department of Pesticide Regulation.