Dental Podcast Episodes
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Guest: Dr. Karson Carpenter
CE Credits: 0.5
Release Date: 3/26/26 |
A pregnant team member, concerned about the safety of an older nitrous oxide delivery system, asked her dentist how the office was testing for leaks. When she didn’t get an answer, she took her concern to OSHA—triggering an unannounced inspection. Our guest, Dr. Karson Carpenter, a dentist, CEO and President of Compliance Training Partners and nationally recognized expert on infection control, HIPAA, and dental regulations, walks us through exactly how this inspection unfolded.
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Guest: Dr. Karson Carpenter
CE Credits: 0.25
Release Date: 1/5/26 |
Happy New Year to everyone! Cheers to a bright, safe and happy 2026!
So today, folks, we'll be talking about a dental practice owner that had to deal with a pretty serious situation after returning to her pediatric dental office following a vacation. It turns out she discovered open instrument pouches in the trash bin that were still marked red, indicating the pouch was not effectively sterilized. So what would you do in a situation like this? To tell us all about is our guest Dr. Karson Carpenter. He is a dentist and expert in OSHA, Infection Control Compliance, HIPAA Compliance and is founder and president of Compliance Training Partners. You can get more info at compliancetrainingpartners.com
So today, folks, we'll be talking about a dental practice owner that had to deal with a pretty serious situation after returning to her pediatric dental office following a vacation. It turns out she discovered open instrument pouches in the trash bin that were still marked red, indicating the pouch was not effectively sterilized. So what would you do in a situation like this? To tell us all about is our guest Dr. Karson Carpenter. He is a dentist and expert in OSHA, Infection Control Compliance, HIPAA Compliance and is founder and president of Compliance Training Partners. You can get more info at compliancetrainingpartners.com
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Guest: Dr. Karson Carpenter
CE Credits: 0.25
Release Date: 12/18/25 |
So what would you do if a letter showed up in your dental office mailbox sent by the Attorney General's office. You open it up and it's a subpoena for you to provide detailed information about all aspects of your practice related to infection control based on CDC guidelines. Well, this actually happened to a dental practice and here today to tell us about it is our regular contributor on this topic, Dr. Karson Carpenter. Dr. Carpenter is a dentist and President and CEO of Compliance Training Partners.
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Guest: Dr. Karson Carpenter
CE Credits: 0.5
Release Date: 10/16/25 |
Beyond our primary goal of protecting patients and employees from transmissible disease, there’s another crucial consideration: the potential for patients or employees to weaponize agencies like the Department of Public Health, OSHA, or your state dental board as a form of retaliation against you or your practice. While this is thankfully rare, it’s essential to be prepared for the potential challenges such situations might bring. Joining us today to shed light on this topic is Dr. Karson Carpenter, a dentist and expert consultant on infection control and OSHA compliance in the dental setting. Dr. Carpenter is the founder and CEO of Compliance Training Partners, a company dedicated to helping dental practices stay compliant and navigate investigations related to infection control violations.
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Guest: Dr. Karson Carpenter
CE Credits: 0.5
Release Date: 9/18/25 |
In today’s episode, we’ll discuss a scenario that every dental practice owner dreads—a disgruntled employee reporting infection control violations to the Department of Health. We’ll explore a real-life case that highlights just how devastating such a report can be, leading to potential fines, damaged reputation, loss of patient trust and even the shutting down of the practice. What can we do to prevent this? Joining us today to shed light on this topic is Dr. Karson Carpenter, a dentist and expert consultant on infection control and OSHA compliance in the dental setting. Dr. Carpenter is the founder and CEO of Compliance Training Partners, a company dedicated to helping dental practices stay compliant and navigate investigations related to infection control violations.
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Guest: Dr. Karson Carpenter
CE Credits: 0.25
Release Date: 7/17/25 |
While you're working hard in your operatory preparing an MOD on #15 something is about to happen at the reception desk that will haunt you and your practice for months and months to come. It will also cost you thousands of dollars. And this can happen to any dental office, especially those that don't train their employees on the nuances of HIPAA compliance. It all started when a patient who owed the practice money requested their dental records. To tell us how this all played out and what it cost the practice owner is our guest Dr. Karson Carpenter. Dr. Carpenter is a dentist and expert in OSHA and Infection Control Compliance and is founder and president of Compliance Training Partners.
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Guest: Dr. Karson Carpenter
CE Credits: 0.5
Release Date: 3/20/25 |
Beyond keeping your patients safe, a solid infection control protocol is also a powerful tool for retaining your top employees. This is especially important in a time when we're all dealing with a shortage of hygienists and dental assistants. So we'll be talking about this as well what to expect from an OSHA inspection and how best to respond to one. Joining us today is Dr. Karson Carpenter, a dentist and CEO and founder of Compliance Training Partners.
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Guest: Dr. Karson Carpenter
CE Credits: 0.5
Release Date: 1/15/25 |
Imagine this scenario: a dentist's office, recently purchased by a new owner, finds itself facing a surprise OSHA inspection due to a disgruntled employee. With the previous owner neglecting OSHA regulations and the new owner strapped for time in the transition, the practice is now grappling with the repercussions of non-compliance. Our guest, Dr. Karson Carpenter, dentist and President of Compliance Dental Partners, will tell us what actually happened and how to best manage this kind of situation.
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Guest: Dr. Karson Carpenter
CE Credits: 0.25
Release Date: 7/24/24 |
In this episode, we'll uncover the untold story of a dentist who faced the unexpected challenge of a surprise OSHA inspection of his newly purchased office. And unfortunately, his office was clearly not in compliance with OSHA regulations. So what is the best way to proceed if something like this happens to you? To help us answer that question and navigate through this kind of nightmare is our guest Dr. Karson Carpenter. Dr. Carpenter is a dentist and expert in OSHA and Infection Control Compliance and is founder and president of Compliance Training Partners.
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Guest: Dr. Karson Carpenter
CE Credits: 0.25
Release Date: 6/14/24 |
With no notice at all, an OSHA inspector shows up at your door and says that he's there to do a full inspection of your office and your records. In this episode we'll hear the story about an inspection that went bad and how something like this could really disrupt your practice. Our guest, Dr. Karson Carpenter, will tell us the best way to avoid nightmares like this and how to manage it if it actually happens. Dr. Karson Carpenter is a dentist and president and CEO of Compliance Training Partners.
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Guest: Dr. Karson Carpenter
CE Credits: 0.5
Release Date: 1/15/24 |
When it comes to infection control, do we just go back to what we were doing before COVID? Do we use the same masks, gloves and PPE and follow the same pre-pandemic IC protocol? How safe are our offices right now regarding the spread of disease? To answer these questions and more is our guest, Dr. Karson Carpenter, a practicing dentist, OSHA approved trainer and serves as president of Compliance Training Partners.
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Guest: Dr. Karson Carpenter
CE Credits: 0.25
Release Date: 10/16/23 |
Did you ever get a bad online review? How did you respond? In this episode, we'll address some land mines to avoid when responding to a bad online review. Our guest is Dr. Karson Carpenter, dentist and CEO of Compliance Training Partners.
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Guest: Dr. Karson Carpenter
CE Credits: 0.25
Release Date: 8/7/23 |
Staying compliant with Infection Control protocol is of utmost importance to the health and safety of our patients. And we all know that every office should have stringent IC protocol in place per CDC guidelines. But in addition to the risk to the patient, the practice itself is also at risk by not being fully compliant. Our guest is Dr. Karson Carpenter, dentist and CEO of Compliance Training Partners. He will tell us about a situation where a disgruntled employee reported an office to the state board and how best to avoid and handle this situation.
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Guest: Dr. Karson Carpenter
CE Credits: 0.25
Release Date: 10/7/21 |
Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing the latest guidelines from OSHA and the CDC for infection control compliance and how it effects your practice. Our guest is Dr. Karson Carpenter, a practicing dentist who serves as President of Compliance Training Partners. He is an OSHA approved trainer who has for over 25 years designed educational programs to bring dental and medical facilities into compliance with governmental regulations including OSHA, HIPAA and infection control.
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Guest: Dr. Karson Carpenter
CE Credits: 0.25
Release Date: 7/27/21 |
Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing post pandemic compliance and we'll also be discussing the latest updates on OSHA and bloodborne pathogens regulations. Our guest is Dr. Karson Carpenter, a practicing dentist who serves as President of Compliance Training Partners. He is an OSHA approved trainer who has for over 25 years designed educational programs to bring dental and medical facilities into compliance with governmental regulations including OSHA, HIPAA and infection control.





















