BURST is assisting these dental professionals whose offices have either closed temporarily, or remain open but then put them at risk through close contact, potential contamination of saliva, and shortage of protective equipment during the…

When envisioning the future of the dental therapy profession, all of its moving parts need to be considered. Significant changes to the United States’ dental health care delivery system are on the horizon.

The Dental Trade Alliance (DTA), an association of companies that provide dental equipment, supplies, materials and services to dental professionals, announced that its board of directors has appointed Gregory Chavez as chief executive…

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…

Many respiratory infections have been linked to the microbial inhabitants of the oral cavity. Dental procedures that use low- and high-speed handpieces, laser or electrosurgery units, ultrasonic scalers, air polishers, prophy angles, hand…

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…

Five junior faculty members have been named this year’s recipients of the Colgate Award for Research Excellence, a program that recognizes a new generation of academic researchers.

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…

As tighter restrictions are placed on oral health professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Dental Association (ADA) is asking Congress to include dentistry in any COVID-19 relief packages. In a March 18 letter to…