Environment and Radiation
Amalgam Separator Requirements - Q&A
Information on EPA rule requiring dental practices to install amalgam separators and comply with specific best management practices. Includes a sample inspection and maintenance log.
Dental Office Waste Management and Disposal Options
Information and options for managing medical, hazardous, and universal wastes. Includes a list of mail-back vendors.
Employee Occupational Exposure to Radiation
A log and a form to assist the dental practice in gathering information on employee radiation exposure at other employers.
Hazardous Waste Management and Disposal Plan
Use sample plan to describe how to manage and dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with federal and state laws. This is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated June 2024.
Medical Waste Management and Disposal Plan
Use sample plan to describe the practice’s medical waste management and disposal procedures as required by state law. This resource is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated June 2024.
Pregnancy Declaration for Radiation Safety
A form to document employee’s voluntary declaration of pregnancy and that employee has been informed of facts on occupational radiation exposure and other information.
Proposition 65 Notices & FAQ
A zip file with Proposition 65 warning notices in 16 languages and two FAQs. Businesses with ten or more employees post or provide the notices as required. Updated February 2024.
Radiation Personnel Monitors (Dosimeters)
Explains requirement to have records of occupational exposure and whether dosimeters must be worn at all times. Includes a vendor list.
Radiation Safety FAQ
This resource is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated August 2026.
Radiation Safety in Dental Practice: A Study Guide
This guide includes excerpts from the California Radiation Control Regulations Title 17 and a template for a required written radiation safety plan.
Radiation Safety Instructions
These instructions should be provided to employees and must be available when a dental practice is inspected by the Department of Public Health Radiologic Health Branch.
Regulated Dental Office Wastes and Wastewater FAQ
FAQ describes types of dental regulated wastes and rules for its management and disposal. This resource is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated March 2024.
Waste Management Training for Dental Practices
Employers who generate medical and hazardous waste must provide training to employees on appropriate management and disposal of the wastes. This checklist has the essential training elements.