What should the Board maintain regarding dental offices and laboratories?

The Board should maintain regular inspections of dental offices and laboratories to ensure compliance with established health and safety standards. These inspections serve a crucial role in identifying potential issues that could compromise patient care, including sanitation practices, proper use of equipment, and adherence to infection control protocols. Regular inspections are necessary to uphold a standard of practice that protects public health and safety, as well as to ensure that dental professionals are operating within the boundaries of the law and ethical guidelines. This ongoing oversight helps to maintain a transparent and accountable dental care environment for both practitioners and patients.

In comparison, while high staffing standards, employee training programs, and public complaint logs are all important aspects of maintaining a quality dental practice, they do not specifically address the ongoing evaluation and compliance assurance that regular inspections provide. Inspections are a proactive measure to identify and rectify issues before they can lead to harm, making them essential for quality control in dental offices and laboratories.