Infection Control: Page 22

CDC updates its infection prevention and control guidance

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its infection prevention and control guidance for healthcare settings during the COVID-19 pandemic, including its guidelines for dental practices.

September 13, 2021

Surgical gloves can be hack for removing stripped dental screws

By Melissa Busch

Surgical gloves may come in handy for more than just infection control. Sterilized gloves can be used to remove damaged dental screws from patients, according to a technical note published online September 11 in the Journal of Stomatology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

September 13, 2021

CDA requires vaccination for 3-day convention

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The California Dental Association (CDA) kicked off its three-day convention on September 9 at San Francisco's Moscone Center. The association is requiring in-person attendees to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination upon entering the building.

September 9, 2021

4 ways to help patients hear the positive

By Dr. James V. Anderson

There won't be a reset button to the prepandemic normal, which is why it's essential to make patients feel welcome and safe within the practice walls. Dr. James V. Anderson gives his tips to help you positively communicate a message of safety to patients.

September 8, 2021

OSAP celebrates Dental Infection Control Awareness Month

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) is celebrating Dental Infection Control Awareness Month during the month of September.

September 2, 2021

Groups call for mandatory COVID-19 jabs for dental teams, students

By Melissa Busch

COVID-19 vaccination should be mandatory for oral healthcare workers, students, and residents, according to a statement issued September 1 by a dozen oral and public health organizations, including the American Dental Hygienists' Association.

September 2, 2021

COVID-19 restrictions force dental cancellations in England

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dentists and general practitioners in England continue to cancel appointments due to COVID-19 restrictions left in place despite easing of the government's self-isolation guidance in early August, according to an August 30 report on inews.co.uk, the website of the British newspaper i.

August 30, 2021

What links oral surgery infections to penicillin allergy?

By Melissa Busch

Oral surgery patients with penicillin allergies who take a certain kind of antibiotic as perioperative prophylaxis face a greater risk of developing surgical site infections, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

August 29, 2021

NNOHA paper talks dentists' role in vaccine delivery

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The National Network for Oral Health Access (NNOHA) has released a publication that details dental providers' roles in vaccine delivery, as well as policy recommendations.

August 24, 2021

Dry mouth, altered taste, and lesions point to COVID-19

By Hannah Welk

More than 40% of patients with COVID-19 experienced dry mouth, according to a review published in the Journal of Dental Research that looked at the prevalence of oral symptoms associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection. Taste disorders and oral lesions were also common in infected patients.

August 11, 2021

ADA publishes FAQ sheet on vaccines in dental office

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADA has published a new FAQ sheet for owner dentists on their responsibilities and obligations regarding COVID-19 vaccination for staff members.

August 9, 2021

Upcoming dental shows will require COVID-19 vaccination

By Melissa Busch

With the continued spread of the delta variant of the coronavirus and rising COVID-19 cases, premier fall dental shows will require attendees to show proof of vaccination or submit to regular testing. Additional precautions will be in place for individuals who attend the ADA's SmileCon 2021 or the 2021 Greater New York Dental Meeting.

August 4, 2021

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