Multilevel infection control steps are needed to provide safe and effective dental care.

What are some effective strategies to reduce the risk of cross-contamination in the dental operatory?

Reducing aerosols in the dental setting is key to proper infection control protocol.

Face shields play an important role in the PPE armamentarium, particularly during procedures that create large particles and droplets.

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…