Infection Control: Page 26

CDC updates aerosol-generating procedure guidelines
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has amended its aerosol-generating procedure recommendations in its COVID-19 Guidance for Dental Settings document.
July 8, 2021
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OSAP names new board of directors
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) announced its list of members taking seats on the organization's board of directors for the 2021-2022 term.
July 7, 2021
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Week in Review: Retainer results in tooth loss | Lighting up oral bacteria | Independence Day weekend
By Theresa Pablos
July 1, 2021
NIDCR to award $2.5M for HIV research
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) has announced the availability of $2.5 million in funding for research on oral HPV infection in people living with HIV.
June 30, 2021
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Dental Compliance Institute publishes OSHA audit guide
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Dental Compliance Institute has published a guide on managing surprise audits from the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
June 28, 2021
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Modified smartphone lights up plaque-causing oral bacteria
By Melissa Busch
Could an ordinary smartphone be used to identify the oral bacteria that cause dental plaque? University of Washington researchers have converted a smartphone into a mobile multispectral imaging system that lights up plaque through light-emitting diode (LED) images.
June 28, 2021
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NC dental facility settles HIV discrimination claim
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Department of Justice has settled a claim with Night and Day Dental that stated a woman with HIV was discriminated against in violation of the Americans With Disabilities Act.
June 21, 2021
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OSHA rule to protect healthcare workers now in effect
By Melissa Busch
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) emergency temporary standard that protects healthcare workers, including some dental practitioners, from occupational COVID-19 exposure is now in effect. Nonexempt employers have until July 6 to comply with most provisions.
June 21, 2021
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ADEA supports bill on students administering vaccines
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Dental Education Association (ADEA) said it supports the introduction of a bill that would permanently allow qualified students to administer vaccines during federally declared public health emergencies.
June 17, 2021
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OSHA releases standard to protect health workers from COVID
By Melissa Busch
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released a proposed emergency temporary standard to protect health workers in hospital settings from COVID-19. Most dental practices will be exempt from the rules, but those providing services in hospital settings or treating patients with COVID-19 will be covered.
June 15, 2021
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Burst Oral Care debuts kit for Pride Month
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Burst Oral Care has partnered with fashion designer Christian Siriano on a limited-edition Expanding Floss kit for Pride Month.
June 6, 2021
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Antibody study shows higher COVID-19 risk for dental teams
By Theresa Pablos
Dental professionals in the U.K. had an increased risk of contracting COVID-19 during the pandemic's first wave, according to a study published on June 2 in the Journal of Dental Research. SARS-CoV-2 antibodies were nearly three times more prevalent in dental professionals than the general population.
June 2, 2021
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