🦠 Back-to-School Season & Aerosol Transmissible Diseases — Is Your Office Ready?

Aug 13, 2025

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Stay Healthy, Stay Compliant

As the school year starts, so does the peak season for many aerosol transmissible diseases (ATDs) like flu, RSV, and even measles. With more patients and staff potentially exposed, now is the perfect time to review your prevention protocols.

Why It Matters
Dental offices are high-risk environments for ATD spread due to close patient contact and aerosol-generating procedures. Protecting your team and patients requires vigilance, preparation, and compliance with Cal/OSHA standards.

Key Steps to Prepare:

Review Your ATD Exposure Control Plan – Make sure it’s current and customized to your practice.
Check PPE Stock & Fit Testing – Confirm N95 fit testing is up-to-date and supply levels are ready for a seasonal surge.
Reinforce Respiratory Hygiene & Cough Etiquette – Post reminders in waiting areas and operatory spaces.
Vaccination Awareness – Encourage flu shots and ensure staff are informed about current CDC recommendations.
Screen for Symptoms – Use pre-appointment screening to limit in-office exposure.

Dental Ed Compliance Support
As a Compliance Program member, you already have access to:

Custom ATD plans tailored to your office
On-demand training to keep your team ready year-round
Expert support when questions arise or regulations change

📌 Action Item: Join the Dental Ed Compliance Program today to download the Back-to-School ATD Checklist and review our training modules including a newly added module focused on measles and ATD safety.

Already a member, great! Use this link to download your checklist now.

Stay safe, stay compliant — and let’s make this school season a healthy one.

Joyce Weeks
Owner | Lead Educator
Dental Ed, Inc.
📧 [email protected] | 📞 760-930-9401

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