As the number of cases of COVID-19 continues to rise at a rapid pace, public health experts warn that a shortage of medical personnel may be on the horizon. New York’s Department of Health is currently asking retired physicians to come back…

Economic relief for many Americans is soon to be on its way. The United States government is planning to send checks or direct deposits (depending on how you filed your 2018 or 2019 taxes) to support all Americans due to the impact of…

While scientists note that the creation of a viable vaccine for the novel coronavirus is 12 to 18 months away, those studying its genetic code have found the virus to be relatively stable, meaning it does not change significantly when…

On March 25, 2020, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) added more than 200 EPA-registered disinfectant products to the list of those that are effective against the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Forty products made the cut after…

Recent research published in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests that the novel coronavirus can remain viable in aerosols for up 3 hours, on copper for up to 4 hours, on cardboard up to 24 hours, and on plastic and stainless steel…

With new legislation recently passing in the House and Senate to provide relief for Americans experiencing financial hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic, Matt Crespin, MPH, RDH, president of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association…

Whether you are still treating patients or practicing social distancing at home, your number one defense against COVID-19 and any other infectious disease is effective hand washing. Unfortunately, many people are unaware of how to practice…

With many dental practices currently closed, now is the perfect time to brush up on your infection control knowledge. Different types of masks are designed for specific types of procedures. You need to be well informed on which type you…

Did you know that a dental hygienist coauthored the “bible” of infection control for oral health professionals? Kathy J. Eklund, RDH, MHP, contributed to the CDC’s Guidelines for Infection Control In Dental Health-Care Settings—2003. Kathy…

While personal protective equipment is integral to successful infection control, if instruments aren’t properly sterilized, it’s all for naught. How knowledgeable are you on proper sterilization techniques? Find out by taking this quiz.