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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_017_3_170_18_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Glenn Lee English, Jr. Collection
- Title:
- Title: Concerns Over OSHA Regulations in Dentistry - Correspondence with Congressman Glenn English
- Date:
- 1989-10-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 101st (1989-1991)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_017_3_170_18_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Glenn Lee English, Jr. Collection
- Title:
- The Cost of OSHA Regulations in Dentistry: A Dentist's Perspective
- Date:
- 1989-11-03
- Creator:
- English, Glenn Lee, 1940-
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 101st (1989-1991)
![["The document is from a dentist, Steve McKeever, expressing concerns about proposed health regulations related to dentists by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. McKeever argues that the regulations are excessive and costly, and questions the need for such strict measures. He also discusses the impact of these regulations on dental equipment and the potential financial burden on dentists. Additionally, he addresses the issue of AIDS in the dental environment and challenges the necessity of certain precautions. Finally, McKeever discusses the challenges faced by dental educators in recruiting students and the declining interest in pursuing dentistry as a career."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Glenn%20Lee%20English,%20Jr.%20Collection/CAC_CC_017_3_170_18_0000-Labor,%20Occupational%20Safety%20and%20Health%20Administration,%20Infection%20Control%20in%20Dental%20Offices,%201989,%201992/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_017_3_170_18_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Concerns Over OSHA Regulations in Dentistry - Correspondence with Congressman Glenn English")
![["Bob D. Berry, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Dental Association, visited Congressman Glenn English's office to discuss concerns about the new OSHA guidelines for dental offices. The guidelines are causing financial hardship for dentists and driving up healthcare costs. Congressman English expressed willingness to review information from the American Dental Association and offer assistance. Berry thanked English for his attention to the issue and requested his consideration for the concerns of Oklahoma dentists."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Glenn%20Lee%20English,%20Jr.%20Collection/CAC_CC_017_3_170_18_0000-Labor,%20Occupational%20Safety%20and%20Health%20Administration,%20Infection%20Control%20in%20Dental%20Offices,%201989,%201992/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_017_3_170_18_0006_thumbnail.jpg "The Cost of OSHA Regulations in Dentistry: A Dentist's Perspective")