Essential Training Every Texas Dental Practice Needs in 2025

Running a dental practice in Texas means more than great patient care—it means staying compliant with state and federal training requirements. From OSHA to HIPAA, Texas practices face complex regulations designed to keep patients safe, protect data, and maintain high standards of care. The right training ensures your team is protected and your practice remains audit-ready.

What’s Required for Texas Dental Teams

Every member of the dental team—dentists, hygienists, assistants, and even front office staff—must complete key courses. These include:

• OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens & Hazard CommunicationAnnual training required for all staff exposed to blood or hazardous materials.

• HIPAA & Texas HB 300 Privacy ComplianceProtecting patient information is non-negotiable. Both federal HIPAA and Texas HB 300 require regular privacy and security training.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) CertificationAll licensed clinical staff must maintain current CPR certification through approved providers.

• Human Trafficking Prevention CourseMandated by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for all dental license renewals.

• Controlled Substances & Opioid CE (for prescribers)Dentists must complete 4 hours of CE on prescribing and pain management per renewal cycle.

These courses aren’t just boxes to check—they form the foundation of a safe, ethical, and legally compliant dental operation.

Recommended Training for a Safer, Smarter Practice

Beyond the legal minimums, leading dental groups invest in best-practice training such as:

• Infection Control & Sterilization Protocols (CDC & OSAP aligned)

• Cybersecurity & HIPAA Updates

• Workplace Safety & Harassment Prevention

• Cultural Competency and Communication

• Ergonomics and Safe Patient Handling

These proactive programs help reduce risk, improve patient experience, and strengthen team performance.

Simplify Compliance with Tooth Nerd

Tooth Nerd makes it easy for dental teams to meet and maintain compliance. Our online, self-paced courses cover everything required under OSHA, HIPAA, and TSBDE rules—plus recommended CE that keeps your practice ahead of the curve. Each course includes certificates of completion, team tracking tools, and updates when laws change.

Stay Ready. Stay Compliant. Stay Confident.

With fines, audits, and patient trust on the line, compliance isn’t optional—it’s essential. Tooth Nerd gives your team the training and tools to operate safely, confidently, and within Texas law.

Learn more and enroll today at ToothNerd.com.