Choosing the Best Mask for the Task
To best protect myself and my patients, what is the most appropriate protocol for choosing the best mask to wear during different clinical appointments?
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Update on the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
With training, documentation, and compliance, dental practices can smoothly adapt to the new requirements while remaining focused on the health and safety of both patients and clinicians.
Best Practices for Disinfection and Asepsis in Radiographic Procedures
Proper disinfection and asepsis of radiographic equipment are crucial to prevent cross-contamination in dental settings, requiring adherence to infection control guidelines and effective use of barriers and disinfectants.
Top 5 Tips for Effective Surface Disinfection in Your Dental Practice
Ensure the safety of your operatory with these essential disinfection tips for clinical surfaces.
Dental Record Keeping Is Key to Quality Assurance
Proper record keeping is an indispensable part of any dental practice.
Glove Fit in Hand Brace Wearers
I would like to use a thumb brace to hopefully reduce work-related pain. Does this pose a threat to the fit of my gloves?
Just Say No to Heated Waterlines
We have a new dental hygienist who said her previous office’s waterlines were heated. Wouldn’t this pose a bacteria risk?
Ensuring Safe Dental Unit Waterlines
Learn about the critical aspects of maintaining dental unit water quality, preventing biofilm formation, and reducing infection risks in dental practices.
Tips for Surface Disinfection
We use a variety of different surface disinfectants to clean our operatories. How do I know that I am using the best one with the correct contact time to ensure disinfection?
Disease transmission from environmental surfaces is generally…
Everything You Need to Know About the Hepatitis C Virus
Identifying patients at high risk for contracting the virus and making referrals for testing and treatment are key to reducing the impact of this serious infection.
