Top 5 Tips for Effective Surface Disinfection in Your Dental Practice
Ensure the safety of your operatory with these essential disinfection tips for clinical surfaces.
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Heated Waterlines Are a Recipe for Disaster
Using heated water for dental unit waterlines (DUWLs) may enhance biofilm growth and proliferation, resulting in higher bacterial counts, which raises the risk of contamination during dental procedures.1 Biofilms thrive in warm…
Insights on the Hepatitis C Virus
As hepatitis C infections surge, oral health professionals must stay informed to protect themselves and their patients, emphasizing the importance of education, testing, and early detection in combating this silent disease
Adding an Infection Control Coordinator to Your Team
This team member plays an important role in ensuring safety and compliance in the dental setting
Aerosol Management Using High-Volume Evacuation
Reducing aerosols is a key step toward effective infection control in the dental setting.
Mask Selection in Pandemic-Era Dental Practice
While dentistry has long been celebrated for embracing infection prevention protocols and guidance updates, nothing tested clinicians’ mettle more than the COVID-19 pandemic.
Role of Chemical and Biological Indicators in Infection Prevention
Proper sterilization monitoring requires a combination approach using mechanical, chemical and biological indicators.
Minimize Risk of COVID-19 Upon Returning To Work
Here is a summary of recommendations from leading organizations for returning to dental practice during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Preventing and Managing Infection Control Breaches
The following strategies will help oral health professionals prevent infection control breaches — such as needlestick injuries — and manage postexposure events.
Infection Control Policy for Dental Technologies
An effective infection control policy for dental technologies will ensure patient and practitioner safety during the provision of care.
