The instrument processing chain, monitoring and logs, waterlines, OSHA basics, and being inspection ready.
5 lessons, about 50 minutes of reading in total. Free, no signup.
How instruments are classified, the seven steps of processing, PPE at the dirty end, and where the chain actually breaks.
Start this lesson →The three layers of sterilization monitoring, how to build a log that survives an inspection, and exactly what to do after a positive spore test.
Start this lesson →Waterline treatment and the 500 CFU/mL standard, surface disinfection versus barriers, hand hygiene, and how PPE is actually supposed to work.
Start this lesson →Bloodborne pathogens, hazard communication, PPE, eyewash, training, and recordkeeping: what OSHA actually requires of a dental employer.
Start this lesson →The agencies that inspect dental offices, the documents they ask for, a quarterly self-audit, and what to do when someone arrives unannounced.
Start this lesson →Work through the lessons in order. Each one ends with exercises you can do in your own office and five short questions to check yourself. Nothing here is a certification or a credential: it is free training material written to be genuinely useful on the job.
This guide is educational content and does not constitute legal, financial, tax, or clinical advice. Laws and regulations vary by state and change over time. Consult your own dental-specific attorney, CPA, and state dental board before acting.