OSHA Training in Dental Practices: What Every Office Needs to Stay Compliant in 2025

OSHA Training in Dental Practices: What Every Office Needs to Stay Compliant in 2025

Keeping your dental practice OSHA-compliant isn’t just about checking a box; it’s about protecting your team, your patients, and your business. And yet, for many offices, OSHA requirements can feel overwhelming, confusing, or easy to put off until “later.”

At Bite-Sized Solutions, we believe compliance should be simple, manageable, and built into your everyday systems. That’s why we help teams break OSHA down into clear, bite-sized steps you can follow year-round.

If you’re not sure where to start, here’s a straightforward guide to what your practice needs to stay compliant in 2025.

1. Annual Training (Required Every 12 Months)

Every dental team member, clinical and administrative, must complete specific OSHA training each year. These trainings keep your team prepared, safe, and aligned with current federal standards.

Annual OSHA training must include:

• Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP)

• Hazard Communication (HazCom/GHS)

• Infection Control & PPE (especially if N95s are used)

• Respiratory Protection (if N95s are required)

• Fire Safety & Evacuation Procedures

• Workplace Violence Prevention (OSHA now expects this training)

Document each training, record attendance, and keep all files easily accessible if audited.

2. New Employee OSHA Requirements

Before a new team member begins clinical duties, they must complete several safety trainings and these must be documented.

New hire requirements include:

• OSHA + Infection Control Training before clinical work begins

• Hepatitis B vaccination offer within 10 days of hire

• Safety orientation, including sharps, eyewash stations, emergency exits, etc.

Building this into your onboarding system ensures consistency and protects both your team and your practice.

3. Written OSHA Programs Your Office Must Have (Updated Annually)

Here are the non-negotiable written programs dental offices must keep updated:

• Exposure Control Plan (BBP)

• Hazard Communication Program

• Respiratory Protection Plan (if N95s are used)

• Emergency Action Plan

• Fire Prevention Plan

• Workplace Violence Prevention Plan

• Tuberculosis Exposure Plan

These are often the first documents an inspector asks to see — so keeping them updated is critical.

4. What Most Dental Offices Miss (And Don’t Realize Until an Audit Happens)

Dental offices are incredibly busy — production, scheduling, onboarding, sterilization, patient flow… it adds up fast. Because of that, the biggest OSHA issues usually come from:

• Training not done every 12 months

• Written programs not updated

• Inconsistent documentation

• New hires not receiving required training before clinical duties

• No clear system to track compliance

This isn’t because teams don’t care — it’s because no one has built a simple, repeatable workflow that makes OSHA part of the everyday rhythm.

That’s where Bite-Sized Solutions makes all the difference.

5. OSHA Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated — Let’s Make It Bite-Sized

When OSHA systems are structured well, your team feels confident, protected, and aligned. Your office runs smoother. And you stay out of the fear of “what if OSHA walked in tomorrow?”

Here’s how we help dental offices:

• Easy-to-use OSHA checklists

• Annual training calendars

• Templates for every required written plan

• New hire onboarding workflows

• Office-wide safety protocols

• Team training support

• Full OSHA compliance setup inside your onboarding dashboard

Whether you’re building your first OSHA program or updating what you already have, we can help you simplify every step.

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