Portable extraoral aerosol extractors can improve the safety of oral healthcare by helping contain dental bioaerosols.

The development and implementation of COVID-19 vaccines are key to winning the battle against SARS-CoV-2 and its variants.

What sterilization protocol do you suggest to ensure our instruments are truly sterilized but will be simple for all dental team members to follow?

Proper sterilization monitoring processes include a combination of mechanical, chemical, and biological indicators.

What can I do to reduce the amount of spatter created during prophylaxis?

In light of expanding globalization and drug resistance, the resurgence of tuberculosis in some regions increases the possibility of infected individuals presenting for dental care—thus the need to recognize the disease’s oral…

Use of silver diamine fluoride and the atraumatic restorative technique can help minimize aerosols during dental procedures.

I am currently temping in different offices where I find a variety of mask choices. While, the N95 is top of the line, I am most often provided with a level 3 surgical mask. What is your opinion about wearing a level 3 mask under the face…

Illinois dental hygienists are disappointed over their exclusion in COVID-19 vaccine efforts.

Oral health professionals must adhere to evidence-based guidelines to ensure the dental operatory is safe for both patients and clinicians.