Infection Control: Page 33

Omni CleanAir unveils portable air purification devices

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Omni CleanAir has debuted a new line of portable air purification devices for everyday workspaces such as dental practices, offices, and schools.

December 10, 2020

CDA warns dentists about COVID-19 testing scams

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The California Dental Association (CDA) is warning dentists about COVID-19 rapid testing scams, often distributed via email.

December 9, 2020

Podcast: What you need to know about an OSHA inspection

By Kevin Henry

If you think the pandemic is going to slow down inspections from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), think again, says Mary Govoni, RDH, CDA. In this podcast, Govoni tells dentists and dental team members what they need to know about an inspection and what should be done now to prepare for one.

December 7, 2020

OSAP named liaison for CDC committee

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) has been named a liaison organization for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee.

December 6, 2020

5 tips to control aerosols in your dental practice

By Dr. Joe Blaes

One of the biggest discussion points in 2020 has been how to reduce aerosols in the dental practice to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. With that in mind, Dr. Joe Blaes offers five tips that every dentist and team member should know to control aerosols in your practice.

December 1, 2020

Is your patient a virus superspreader? It may be the teeth

By Melissa Busch

Patients who have a full set of teeth and a clogged nose may be more likely to spread viruses such as SARS-CoV-2, according to a study published on November 12 in the Physics of Fluids.

November 22, 2020

OSAP, ADHA team up on PPE webinar

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) and the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) have joined forces on a free personal protective equipment (PPE) optimization webinar.

November 19, 2020

FDI releases antibiotic resistance white paper

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The FDI World Dental Federation has released a new white paper about antibiotic resistance to mark the World Health Organization's World Antimicrobial Awareness Week.

November 19, 2020

Are disposable isolation gowns protecting your dental team?

By Melissa Busch

Approximately 50% of disposable isolation gowns made outside the U.S. or by nontraditional manufacturers have failed to meet required protection standards, according to tests performed by the nonprofit medical device evaluator ECRI.

November 17, 2020

Some Calif. counties require dental teams to get flu vaccine

By Melissa Busch

About one-sixth of the counties in California have ordered healthcare workers, including dental professionals, to get vaccinated for influenza, according to information from county health departments.

November 12, 2020

U.S. reps urge CDC to address disinfectant shortage

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Five members of the U.S. House of Representatives who are also dentists are urging the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to address a shortage of disinfectants and are asking for guidance that would help clinicians know what to do when these products aren't available, the ADA reported.

November 11, 2020

Grant given for equipment to mitigate COVID-19 risk in U.K. dental practices

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.K.'s Worcestershire County Council awarded a grant of up to 100,000 pounds ($131,540 U.S.) to develop COVID-19 safety equipment for dentists.

November 5, 2020

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