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Preventing Adverse Events During Sterilization and Disinfection

Jul 23, 2019

Implementing proper protocols will help dental teams prevent infection control breaches during sterilization and disinfection procedures — and respond appropriately if a breach occurs.

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Infection Prevention in Endodontic Therapy

Jul 23, 2019

Successful outcomes in endodontic therapy depend on sound technique that follows recommended protocols for asepsis and safety.

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Infection Control Policy for Dental Technologies

Oct 10, 2018

An effective infection control policy for dental technologies will ensure patient and practitioner safety during the provision of care.

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OSAP Releases Patient Safety Scripts

Sep 17, 2018

The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP), Atlanta, Georgia, has provided oral health professionals six safety scripts to help build patient trust in infection control. The scripts are inline with one of the goals of…

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Sterility Assurance in Dental Instrument Reprocessing

Jul 24, 2018

Biological indicators, when used in combination with other steam sterilization monitoring protocols, are an excellent way to ensure sterility during dental instrument reprocessing.

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CDC Ramps Up the Fight Against Antibiotic Resistance

Jul 11, 2018

Although efforts to combat antibiotic resistance are working, there’s more to be done, according to a U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report.

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Evaluating Dental Asepsis Programs

Jun 1, 2018

Ongoing assessment of office protocols will reinforce optimal infection control practices and help identify areas that need improvement.

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Effective and Efficient Asepsis Protocols

Sep 26, 2017

Every practice should follow a stringent infection prevention plan to minimize risk of transmission among patients and providers.

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OSAP Offers From Policy to Practice: OSAP’s Guide to the CDC Guidelines

Aug 9, 2016

August 4, 2016 (ATLANTA, GA) — The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP), a growing community of clinicians, educators, policy makers, consultants and industry representatives who advocate for the Safest Dental Visit™ has…

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Improving Infection Prevention in Dental Settings

Aug 1, 2016

Maintaining an effective asepsis protocol is essential to safe practice. Here is an overview of the recent federal summary of infection prevention recommendations.

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