Dental Regulation Map
Disclaimer: Regulations on this page are provided for educational purposes only. Each office must verify their required testing frequency. Contact your State Dental Board for current regulations.
Alabama
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Testing is required weekly.
According to 270-X-2.15: "All dental offices must conform to and comply with the current recommendations and guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (C.D.C.) relating to infection control practices for dentistry."
Alaska
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Testing is recommended weekly.
According to the Center for Disease Control, monitoring sterilizers at least weekly by using a biological indicator with matching control is recommended.
Arizona
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Testing is required weekly.
The Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners has adopted the best practices recommended by the CDC.
Arkansas
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Testing is required monthly.
According to the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners, sterilizers must be monitored at least monthly by using a biological indicator (spore test) with a matching control.
Colorado
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Testing is required weekly.
According to the Colorado Dental Board, dentists must follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines for infection control in dental health-care settings.
Connecticut
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Testing is required weekly.
According to the Connecticut Department of Public Health, the Department's primary source for standards is the Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Delaware
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Testing is recommended weekly.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, sterilizers should be monitored at least weekly using a biological indicator with matching control.
Washington D.C.
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Testing is required weekly.
According to the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations, dentists shall follow the CDC guidelines on infection control and universal precautions.
Georgia
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Testing is required weekly.
According to the Georgia Board of Dentistry, all dentists are required by law to adhere to CDC infection control standards.
Hawaii
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Testing is required weekly.
According to the Hawaii Administrative Rules, licensed dentists shall practice levels of infection control consistent with the guidelines of the CDC.
Idaho
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Testing is required weekly.
According to the Rules of the Idaho State Board of Dentistry, unsafe office conditions are defined by current recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control.
Illinois
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Testing is recommended weekly.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, sterilizers should be monitored at least weekly using a biological indicator with matching control.
Indiana
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Testing is required weekly.
According to the Indiana State Department of Health, testing each sterilizer with biological indicators (spore tests) within 7 days prior to any current use of a sterilizer is required.
Iowa
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Testing is required weekly.
According to the Iowa Dental Board, all dental personnel are required to comply with CDC guidelines for infection control.
Kansas
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Testing is required at least monthly, but potentially weekly depending on frequency of use.
According to the Kansas Dental Board, biological spore testing devices shall be used on each sterilization unit after each six days of use, but not less often than each month.
Kentucky
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Testing is required weekly.
According to the Kentucky Legislature, each licensed dentist shall adhere to the standard precautions outlined in the Guidelines for Infection Control from the CDC.
Louisiana
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Testing is recommended weekly.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, sterilizers should be monitored at least weekly using a biological indicator with matching control.
Maine
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Testing is required weekly.
According to the Maine Board of Dental Examiners, failure to utilize CDC Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings is considered unprofessional conduct.
Maryland
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Testing is required weekly.
According to Maryland Code Health and Occupations Section 4-315, failure to comply with CDC guidelines on universal precautions is grounds for disciplinary action.
Massachusetts
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Testing is required weekly.
According to the Board of Registration in Dentistry, all practices must comply with current CDC Infection Control guidelines.
Michigan
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Testing is recommended weekly.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, sterilizers should be monitored at least weekly using a biological indicator with matching control.
Minnesota
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Testing is required weekly.
According to the Minnesota Board of Dentistry, dental health care personnel shall comply with CDC infection control recommendations.
Mississippi
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Testing is required weekly.
According to the Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners, all professionals must meet or exceed the current CDC Infection-Control Practices.
Missouri
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Testing is required weekly.
According to the Missouri Legislature, health care professionals shall comply with current guidelines established by the Centers for Disease Control for sterilization of reusable devices.
Montana
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Testing is recommended weekly.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, sterilizers should be monitored at least weekly using a biological indicator with matching control.
Nebraska
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Testing is recommended weekly.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, sterilizers should be monitored at least weekly using a biological indicator with matching control.
Nevada
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Testing is required weekly.
According to the Board of Dental Examiners of Nevada, each person licensed must comply with CDC Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings.
New Hampshire
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Testing is required weekly.
According to The New Hampshire General Court, failure to follow current guidelines of the American Dental Association regarding infection control is considered professional misconduct.
New Jersey
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Testing is required weekly.
According to The New Jersey Board of Dentistry, all licensees shall comply with CDC Recommended Infection Control Practices for Dentistry.
New Mexico
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Testing is required weekly.
According to The New Mexico Board of
New York
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Testing is recommended weekly.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, sterilizers should be monitored at least weekly using a biological indicator with matching control.
North Carolina
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Testing is required weekly.
According to The North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners, all dental health care settings shall follow the current guidelines on infection control by the American Dental Association.
North Dakota
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Testing is recommended weekly.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, sterilizers should be monitored at least weekly using a biological indicator with matching control.
Ohio
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Testing is required weekly.
According to The Ohio Administrative Code, all heat sterilizing devices must be tested for proper function on a weekly basis by means of a biological monitoring system.
Oklahoma
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Testing is required weekly.
According to The Oklahoma State Department of Health, biological testing using spore strips or vials must be performed weekly or with each load if run less than weekly.
Oregon
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Testing is required weekly.
According to The Oregon Board of Dentistry, heat sterilizing devices shall be tested for proper function by means of a biological monitoring system each calendar week in which scheduled patients are treated.
Pennsylvania
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Testing is required weekly.
According to The Pennsylvania Code, failure to follow current infection-control recommendations issued by the CDC is considered unprofessional conduct.
Rhode Island
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Testing is required weekly.
According to The Rhode Island Department of Health, failure to conform to current guidelines regarding Universal Precautions and Infection Control of The Centers for Disease Control is considered unprofessional conduct.
South Carolina
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Testing is required weekly.
According to The South Carolina Board of Dentistry, all dental practices shall conform to and comply with the current recommendations and guidelines of the CDC relating to infection control practices.
South Dakota
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Testing is required weekly.
According to The South Dakota Legislature, dentists must maintain the office in compliance with the Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health Care Settings of the CDC.
Tennessee
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Testing is required weekly.
According to The Tennessee Board of Dentistry, all dentists shall follow hygiene guidelines in accordance with current CDC recommendations.
Texas
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Testing is required weekly.
According to The Texas Administrative Code, sterilization equipment and its adequacy shall be tested and verified in accord with American Dental Association recommendations.
Utah
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Testing is recommended weekly.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, sterilizers should be monitored at least weekly using a biological indicator with matching control.
Vermont
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Testing is recommended weekly.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, sterilizers should be monitored at least weekly using a biological indicator with matching control.
Virginia
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Testing is required weekly.
According to The Virginia Board of Dentistry, sterilizers must be monitored at least weekly using a biological indicator with matching control.
Washington
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Testing is required weekly.
According to The Washington State Legislature, sterilizers shall be tested by biological spore test on at least a weekly basis.
West Virginia
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Testing is required weekly.
According to The West Virginia Board of Dental Examiners, all dentists should strictly follow the American Dental Association Policy Statement on infection control.
Wisconsin
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Testing is required weekly.
According to The Wisconsin Dentistry Examining Board, current CDC guidelines are considered the standard of care and should be followed with certainty.
Wyoming
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Testing is recommended weekly.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, sterilizers should be monitored at least weekly using a biological indicator with matching control.
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