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Promoting Prevention

Feb 15, 2004

...from the third world. When you have a nanny from Guatemala, for example with a nidus infection in her mouth, she can transfer that infection to the child. Plus, she...

Miscellaneous

Opening the Door to Opportunity

Sep 7, 2004

...international professional meeting, and then follow this scholarly experience with the publication of at least one research report (Figures 1 and 2). Without this on-going discovery and transfer of evidence-based...

Sealants

Maximizing the Benefits of Sealants

Jan 27, 2005

...that are remineralizing or could be emineralized. An explorer can also transfer cariogenic bacteria from one tooth surface to another.6 Clearly, the development of more refined diagnostic tools that can...

Infection Control

Implications of Influenza

Jan 27, 2005

...States. TRANSMITTING THE INFLUENZA VIRUS The flu is spread from infected persons by transfer of microbial-laden secretions in respiratory droplets. Depending on the viral load within the droplets, infectious concentrations...

Infection Control

Remaining Vigilant

Jul 7, 2005

...barrier precautions. A likely scenario is for the hygienist’s gloved hand to come in contact with a patient’s skin lesion and then, by touch, transfer the bacteria to an unprotected...

Guest Editorial

Thinking Big

Dec 7, 2005

...methods of information dissemination to ensure the rapid transfer of science to the public. The contemporary hygienist cannot and should not be content with cleaning teeth and providing health information...

New Dental Digital Camera Features Kodak's Popular Ease-Of-Use Design, Plus Higher…

Sep 21, 2006

...fast, high-quality 4×6-inch dye-sublimation prints and the transfer of images to a computer or network. The printer dock also includes a battery charger; storing the camera on the dock means...

OSAP Addresses Reception Room Infection Control

Jun 4, 2008

...operatory (disease transmission, safety techniques, hand hygiene, needle safety, etc.), instrument processing room (cleaning, disinfecting, sterilization, instrument transfer, wrapping, and storage), and support equipment (radiology,…

Instrumentation

The Pathway to Synergy

Jul 9, 2008

...the tooth. This maximizes the power transfer at the terminal end and boosts the efficacy of deposit removal. Once access is gained and adaptation attained, the next essential ingredient is...

Infection Control

Committing to Best Infection Control Practices

Sep 16, 2008

...and disinfect all potentially exposed touch or transfer surfaces every time they may become contaminated, using appropriate products and technique. CHOOSING AN APPROPRIATE SURFACE DISINFECTANT Selection of an environmental surface...

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