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Kandis V. Garland, RDH, MS

Kandis V. Garland, RDH, MS, is an associate professor in the Department of Dental Hygiene at Idaho State University in Pocatello, as well as health and safety coordinator and clinic director. Her research, which she presents nationally, focuses on infection control. Garland is a member of the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention and Dimensions of Dental Hygiene’s Peer Review Panel.

Infection Control

How Can Dental Offices Prevent Legionnaire’s Disease?

Apr 24, 2020

With the concern about COVID-19, my area recently had something else to be worried about—an outbreak of Legionnaire’s disease. When we return to treating patients, what can I do to prevent this?

Infection Control

Infection Prevention Post-Exposure Protocols

Dec 19, 2019

The following strategies will help oral health professionals prevent and manage infection control exposure events.

Infection Control

How Can I Prevent/Relieve Contact Dermatitis?

Sep 18, 2019

I do not wear latex gloves but still have contact dermatitis. What should I do to relieve itchy/pain and how do I prevent it?

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What’s the Protocol for Treating Patients with Active Cold Sores?

Dec 17, 2018

What is the protocol for treating a patient with an active cold sore? Do universal precautions cover the risks involved?

Infection Control

Technology-Related Infection Control Challenges

Aug 13, 2018

Understanding how to manage technology in the dental setting requires knowledge and application of infection control guidelines.

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What Level of Mask Should Dental Hygienists Use?

Jun 5, 2018

What level of mask should dental hygienists use when completing typical activities, such as X-rays and patient care? I use level 3, but would level 2 would be sufficient?

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Reducing the Risks by Ultrasonic Aerosols

Feb 1, 2018

What is the best way to control aerosols during ultrasonic instrumentation to protect myself and my patients?

Infection Control

Brush Up on the Basics of PPE

Oct 12, 2017

The appropriate use of personal protective equipment is integral to the safe provision of oral health care services.

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Implications of Biofilms in Dental Unit Waterlines

Apr 17, 2017

The Ask the Expert column features answers to your most pressing clinical questions.

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Hepatitis C—A Silent Killer

Jan 18, 2017

With increasing numbers of hepatitis C virus infections, oral health professionals need to advise their baby boomer patients to seek testing.

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