The Compliance Divas Podcast

Hosted by Leslie Canham, Mary Govoni, Linda Harvey and Olivia Wann

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246

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May 2026

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Our podcast covers current topics such as infection prevention and control, OSHA and HIPAA compliance for dentistry. We discuss the latest regulatory information, answer frequently asked questions and give suggestions for dental practices to make compliance easy and sustainable.The Compliance Divas are a trusted source for consistent, accurate information based upon current guidelines, standards, science, and recommendations.

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May 13, 202614 min

#247 When Stress Becomes a Compliance Risk

Send us Fan MailThe Divas discuss how mental stress can affect job performance in Dentistry. Recently, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) released findings from its annual survey of U.S. worker attitudes on mental health earlier this month and Employees report being too overwhelmed to do their job properly. Mental stress is affecting job performance according to new research. Employees report being too overwhelmed to do their job properly. In dentistry the mistakes due to stress could include: mistakes in documentation, infection control missteps, or medical errors.Resources:National Alliance on Mental Illness 2026 NAMI-Ipsos Workplace Mental Health Poll https://bit.ly/4mr2MxdOSHA - Workplace Stress https://www.osha.gov/workplace-stressOSHA - Understanding the Problem: Workplace Stress https://bit.ly/4eiA1R1 https://www.thecompliancedivas.com

April 23, 202625 min

#245 Oral Cancer Awareness Through a Survivor's Lens

Send us Fan MailIn this compelling episode, the Divas sit down with oral cancer survivor Amber Young to explore the realities of oral cancer through the lens of lived experience. Amber shares her personal journey and how it transformed her into a passionate advocate for early detection and awareness. Listeners will gain insight into how dental teams can elevate patient communication, strengthen screening protocols, and ultimately play a life-saving role in early detection.Resources:Saving Face https://savingface.org/Oral Cancer Foundation https://oralcancerfoundation.org/VELscope - oral cancer screening https://bit.ly/3QFIuUGOralID oral cancer screening device https://bit.ly/4tZSBlzViziLite Pro Oral Lesion Screening System https://shop.brasselerusa.com/Product/PLS1001 https://www.thecompliancedivas.com

April 15, 202618 min

#244 Updating Health Histories - What, When, and How?

Send us Fan MailThe American Dental Association recently announced it’s first update to their widely used patient health history form in a number of years. Learn what changes/additions have been made, what are key elements of a health history and how often it should be updated.Resources:American Dental Association (ADA) Medical/Dental Health History https://bit.ly/4bPCnp5 American Dental Association – Documentation/Patient Records https://bit.ly/41efGEU The Dental Record https://www.dentalrecord.com/ https://www.thecompliancedivas.com

April 10, 202616 min

#243 TB on the Rise: Infection Control Strategies for Dental Practices

Send us Fan Mail Tuberculosis (TB) may feel like a disease of the past—but it is making a concerning comeback, even in the United States. In this episode, we break down what the resurgence of TB means for today’s dental teams and why awareness is critical in the clinical setting. Resources:CDC Tuberculosis page - https://www.cdc.gov/tb/index.htmlCDC Tuberculosis Screening, Testing, and Treatment of U.S. Health Care Personnel (2019) https://bit.ly/4t5ygeP https://www.thecompliancedivas.com

April 1, 20267 min

#242 New HIPAA Rules for Claims Attachments

Send us Fan MailThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) just finalized rules to update attachment requirements for sending with insurance claims. The Divas discuss when these rules became final and the specific requirements of these new rules that apply to dental practices.Resources:Federal Register - Final Rule Administrative Simplification; Adoption of Standards for Health Care Claims Attachments Transactions and Electronic Signatures https://bit.ly/4m5u5gl The HIPAA Journal - CMS Releases Final Rule Implementing HIPAA Standards for Health Care Claims Attachments https://bit.ly/4tnblvg https://www.thecompliancedivas.com

March 23, 20264 min

#241 Join the Compliance Divas on March 25th for a free webinar with ADS!

Send us Fan MailThe Compliance Divas are presenting an infection control webinar called "The Dirty Dozen - Infection Control and Safety Mistakes that Put YOU at Risk!. It is sponsored by the Association for Dental Safety (ADS), it's free, and participants can earn 1 hour of continuing education credit. Join us at 4pmET and learn if your practice is at risk of these infection control errors.Resources:Association for Dental Safety (ADS) webinar link: https://bit.ly/4btwZaY https://www.thecompliancedivas.com

March 18, 202617 min

#240 When Immunity Fades: Inside the 2026 Measles Surge

Send us Fan MailA deep‑dive conversation on the 2026 U.S. measles outbreak—now one of the most significant resurgences in decades. The episode explores why cases are rising, how past outbreaks set the stage for today’s vulnerabilities, and why immune amnesia is a growing concern for clinicians, parents, and public health leaders.Resources:CDC Measles Cases and Outbreaks https://www.cdc.gov/measles/data-research/index.htmlAmerican Society for Microbiology - Measles and Immune Amnesia https://asm.org/articles/2019/may/measles-and-immune-amnesiaNational Institute of Health - National Library of Medicine - Measles Wipes out Immune System's Memory, Study Finds https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/search/research-news/7353/Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry - What is "immune amnesia"? This long -term side effect of measles is newly relevant. https://bit.ly/4rAfydx https://www.thecompliancedivas.com

March 5, 202626 min

#239 Dental Assisting Career Opportunities: A Conversation with the Compliance Divas

Send us Fan MailJoin the Divas in discussing what Dental Assistants can do beyond chairside assisting. Mary, Leslie and Olivia share their career experiences as dental assistants and offer insights into how Dental Assistants can find their niche in dentistry for a rewarding career.Resources:The Association for Dental Safety https://www.myads.orgOSHA - Authorized Outreach Trainer https://www.osha.gov/dte/outreach/outreach_trainersDental Assisting National Board (DANB) https://www.danb.org/Speaking Consulting Network https://speakingconsultingnetwork.com/Academy of Dental Management Consultants https://admc.net/National Speakers Association https://nsaspeaker.org/Toastmasters International https://www.toastmasters.org/ https://www.thecompliancedivas.com

February 25, 202617 min

#238 Registered Dental Assistants in Expanded Functions - Advanced Skills in Action!

Send us Fan MailThe Divas interview 3 RDAEFs who are specially trained to perform advanced restorative and clinical procedures. These Power House Women are Dental Professionals who are Calif highest level Dental Assistant. Guests: Samantha Belloso, Magdalene (Maggie) Rodriguez and Leana Miller Resources: Dental Board of CA, Table of Dental Auxiliary Duties Delegable by Supervising Dentist, effective Jan. 1, 2025 https://www.dbc.ca.gov/formspubs/pub_permitted_duties.pdf https://www.thecompliancedivas.com

February 18, 202615 min

#237 Updated Radiography Guidelines

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, the Divas discuss the purpose and scope of the updated guidelines. We encourage all our listeners to download a copy of the guidelines from the show notes and do a recap with the team, to determine if any changes in the practice protocols are needed.ADA and AAOMR patient selection for dental radiography and cone-beam computed tomography. https://jada.ada.org/action/showPdf?pii=S0002-8177%2825%2900631-2 Dentistry IQ - New CBCT use guidelines for endodontics updated for the first time in 10years: https://www.dentistryiq.com/print/content/55343908 https://www.thecompliancedivas.com