Infection Control: Page 29

How many of your patients have COVID-19?
By Hannah Welk
The risk of COVID-19 among those seeking dental care mirrors local positivity rates, according to a study published on March 2 in the Journal of the American Dental Association. The researchers also highlighted the risk of asymptomatic patient consults.
March 15, 2021
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Clinical trial to study mouthwash for fighting COVID spread
By Melissa Busch
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry has started a clinical trial to investigate how well mouthwash reduces viral load in patients with COVID-19.
March 10, 2021
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DentalEZ introduces hands-free aid to help clear aerosols
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
DentalEZ has introduced a high-volume evacuator holder that it said will help clear microscopic droplets during aerosol-generating procedures without the need for supplemental staff.
March 4, 2021
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No one-size-fits-all solution for antibiotic resistance
By Joseph Constance
There is no one-size-fits-all solution to tackling antibiotic resistance, according to a commentary published in the International Dental Journal. Instead, a variety of approaches are needed to craft tailor-made solutions for locally relevant factors that drive the unnecessary use of dental antibiotics.
March 3, 2021
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New OSHA standards, unannounced inspections may be coming
By Melissa Busch
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) may soon issue new infectious disease standards that include unannounced inspections at dental practices, according to a February 26 session at the virtual 2021 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting.
March 1, 2021
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Air Techniques debuts ventless systems at Chicago Midwinter
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental equipment manufacturer Air Techniques launched a new ventless vacuum system series at the virtual Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting.
February 28, 2021
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A mid-Midwinter update from the DrBicuspid editors
By Theresa Pablos and Melissa Busch
The Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting is just about halfway through. Editor-in-Chief Theresa Pablos and Associate Editor Melissa Busch took a break from their coverage to provide an update on the clinical content, virtual format, and what to expect on the website next week.
February 25, 2021
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One-third of countries allow dentists to give COVID-19 vaccines
By Melissa Busch
One-third of countries around the globe have granted dentists permission to administer COVID-19 vaccines as part of national rollouts, according to results from a survey released on February 24 from the FDI World Dental Federation's COVID-19 Task Team.
February 25, 2021
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Dentists: Change your role, the world as COVID-19 effects linger
By Melissa Busch
The arrival of COVID-19 vaccines may solve many of the short-term issues the world has grappled with during the pandemic, but problems caused by the outbreak will continue to ripple for years, according to a February 25 presentation at the virtual Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting.
February 24, 2021
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How safe are aerosol-generating devices during the pandemic?
By Theresa Pablos
COVID-19 has made us rethink our norms, including the use of powered dental tools. Hygienist Karen Davis sat down with DrBicupsid.com to discuss the safety of aerosol-generating devices -- a topic she's also speaking about at the virtual 2021 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting.
February 24, 2021
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COVID-19 pushed 1 in 12 dental hygienists out of the workforce
By Melissa Busch
One in 12 dental hygienists dropped out of the workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic, which could lead to a possible hygienist shortage, according to a study published in the February issue of the Journal of Dental Hygiene.
February 24, 2021
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Antiviral agents may reduce virus spread from ultrasonic scalers
By Melissa Busch
Using a clinical antiviral agent with an ultrasonic scaler may mitigate the spread of viruses -- such as SARS-CoV-2 -- that can occur due to aerosolization, according to a study published February 13 on the preprint server bioRxiv.
February 22, 2021
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