Infection Control: Page 31

Mouthwash plus nasal spray may cut SARS-CoV-2 transmission

By Melissa Busch

Gargling with a mouthwash and using a nasal spray containing povidone iodine may significantly reduce viral load in patients with mild to moderate COVID-19, according to a research letter published on February 4 in JAMA Otolaryngology -- Head & Neck Surgery.

February 4, 2021

20 states allow dentists to administer COVID-19 vaccines

By Theresa Pablos

At least 20 states have allowed dentists to administer the COVID-19 vaccine, according to a February 3 ADA News article. California, Oregon, and Georgia are among the almost two dozen states that have moved to allow dentists to administer COVID-19 injections.

February 3, 2021

Do's and don'ts for welcoming patients

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Now more than ever, people need to feel good. And what could make your patients feel better than a warm welcome when they enter the office? Infection control protocols can make it harder to show how you feel, but if you go the extra mile, you can make your patients' day, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin.

January 31, 2021

WHO releases animated videos on COVID-19 care

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released three short, animated videos that describe recommended procedures to prevent COVID-19 infection when screening, triaging, and receiving people who seek oral healthcare.

January 31, 2021

Calif. shields dentists giving COVID-19 vaccines

By Brian Casey

In a bid to ramp up sluggish rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine in the state, California Gov. Gavin Newsom has given dentists and other healthcare professionals protection from liability when administering COVID-19 vaccines.

January 28, 2021

Canadian dental students, faculty to give saliva for COVID-19 study

By Melissa Busch

Dental and dental hygiene students, faculty, and support staff at Canada's 10 dental schools will soon volunteer their saliva for a COVID-19 study, according to a story published on January 27 by UM Today.

January 28, 2021

CDA: Dentists should stay vigilant after getting vaccine

By Brian Casey

The California Dental Association (CDA) is telling dentists in the state to stay vigilant about infection control procedures even after their staff has received the COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccination does not eliminate the obligations of dental practice owners to maintain workplace safety standards.

January 26, 2021

Ga. dentists sign on to governor's COVID-19 vaccine plan

By Brian Casey

Dentists in Georgia are voicing their support for a plan issued by Gov. Brian Kemp to enlist dentists to help administer vaccinations for COVID-19. The Georgia Dental Association also plans to ask dentists to volunteer to administer shots.

January 25, 2021

SS White, Grignard Pure form distribution partnership

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

SS White has announced a distribution partnership with Grignard Pure, the maker of a continuous antimicrobial air treatment solution.

January 24, 2021

Some dental procedures halted in UAE due to COVID-19

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has directed health facilities in some parts of the country to postpone nonessential surgeries, including some dental procedures.

January 24, 2021

Which states are safest from COVID-19?

By Melissa Busch

The health of the economy relies heavily on whether people in the U.S. feel safe to return to work, shopping, and other activities as the nation tucks into its second year of the pandemic. As more people get vaccinated, more states will lift COVID-19-related restrictions.

January 21, 2021

Did a dentist diagnose COVID-19 from a dental exam?

By Melissa Busch

Sores and bleeding gums in the healthy mouths of two teenage siblings may have led to a longtime Maryland dentist diagnosing the first cases of SARS-CoV-2 infection from oral lesions during a routine dental visit.

January 18, 2021

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