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…
One of my patients underwent replacement of occlusal amalgams on #3 and #4 with recurrent decay using a resin restorative material. The patient complained of swelling and bruising the length of her mandible that lasted about 2 weeks, along…
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…
Ultimately, the treatment decisions we make don’t solely impact our patients. They determine the heart and soul of who we are as dental hygiene professionals.
