- HIGH
- Regulatory
- Tier 1
- Clinical & Visual
Not Again: Another Dental Practice Fails to Meet Infection Control Standards
- Source
- Decisions in Dentistry
- Author
- Kristen Pratt Machado
- Originally at
- decisionsindentistry.com(opens in a new tab)
Summary and scoring by The Bell Brief (Dr. Jennifer Bell) using the Drill-Down Protocol. Not the original publisher.
Why it matters for dental
Colorado Dental Board placed a Pueblo pediatric dental practice on one-year probation after an August inspection found expired surface-disinfection wipes, improper PPE use, once-yearly biohazard collection, and an expired fire extinguisher; owners and staff must correct violations within 30 days and fund a follow-up inspection.
Key points
- 01
Colorado Dental Board placed the Pueblo practice on one-year probation after the August inspection.
- 02
Inspectors documented expired surface-disinfection wipes, incorrect PPE donning, once-yearly biohazard pickup, and an expired fire extinguisher.
- 03
The dentist must correct all deficiencies within 30 days and pay for another inspection.
- 04
The dental team must complete extensive OSHA compliance training.
Who should care
- Owner
- Staff
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