Helpful Links
Government
Federal OSHA
The Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s mission is to assure safe working conditions for employees by creating and enforcing standards, and through education. OSHA also with enforces whistleblower statutes and regulations.
California OSHA
California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health protects workers from hazards through its enforcement and consultation programs.
CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the United States’ leading public health institute. Its main goal is to protect public health through the control and prevention of disease, injury, and disability – both in the US and internationally. The CDC focuses on infectious disease, food-borne pathogens, environmental health, occupational safety and health, health promotion, injury prevention, and educational activities.
Dental Board of California
The Dental Board of California’s mission is to protect and promote the health and safety of consumers in the state.
Department of Environmental Health - County of San Diego
The Department of Environmental Health protects the environment and enhances public health by preventing disease, promoting environmental responsibility, and enforcing environmental and public health laws.
Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Settings - CDC
CDC develops evidence-based recommendations to guide infection prevention and control in dentistry. This site provides guidelines and recommendations, FAQ’s, resources for evaluating and adhering to guidelines, and a glossary.
Radiological Health Program - County of San Diego
The Radiological Health Program enforces state and federal radiation control regulations in San Diego County. This program monitor’s the storage, use, and disposal of radioactive materials. It also assesses the safe use of x-ray equipment.
Companies
Dentsply Sirona
Dentsply Sirona manufactures a comprehensive suite of Infection Prevention products.
Hu-Friedy
Hu-Friedy, a leader in dental instrument manufacturing designs, manufactures, and distributes dental instruments and products. The company has developed a significant number of products focused on infection prevention.
Organizations
OSAP
The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) offers an extensive online collection of resources, publications, FAQs, checklists, and toolkits to help dental professionals provide the safest dental visit possible for their patients.
ASSP
The American Society of Safety Professionals is a global association for occupational safety and health professionals. ASSP provides education, advocacy, standards development, and a professional community to its members.
APIC