A discussion of whether the airborne bacteria produced by ultrasonic scalers are a danger to dental health care professionals and patients.

Proper hand washing protects you and your patients.

John A. Molinari, PhD, explains the importance of keeping your vaccinations up-to-date.

With TB often in the news, Helene Bednarsh, BS, RDH, MPH, gives the straight talk to Dimensions about the real risk of TB transmission in the dental office.

Keeping dental waterlines free from colonizing biofilms.

The discussion continues on factors that affect the viability of gloves and how to choose the right antiseptic agent.

Effective hand hygiene is a fundamental part of an infection prevention and control program.

The personnel health principles in an infection control program are integral to keeping dental health care workers healthy.

The role of the dental professional in managing patients with HIV/AIDS.

The current global status of the A(H5N1) influenza virus, clinical manifestations, and comparisons to previous pandemics.