Infection Control: Page 33

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

Surviving and thriving through the pandemic: Business insights for multipractice offices

By Dr. Oleg Drut

Dr. Oleg Drut and his Diamond Braces locations had big plans for 2020 -- and then COVID-19 hit. However, his business has successfully weathered the pandemic economy, opening six new offices and hiring 80 new staff members. How did he and his team do it? He shares his story in this article.

January 18, 2021

Are you performing aerosol-generating procedures safely?

By Melissa Busch

The risk of exposure to infections such as SARS-CoV-2 from aerosol-generating procedures appears low in open plan clinics where there are several feet of distance between bays, according to a study published online January 6 in the Journal of Dentistry.

January 17, 2021

Is a helmet key to protecting dentists, team members from SARS-CoV-2?

By Melissa Busch

A newly designed open-faced, disposable helmet that is connected to an air filtration pump and can be worn by patients may minimize the transmission of infection, including SARS-CoV-2, to dental teams, according to a study published on January 12 in Physics of Fluids.

January 12, 2021

CDA provides COVID-19 vaccine information

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The California Dental Association (CDA) has provided updated information for dentists on COVID-19 vaccination in the state.

January 10, 2021

Can you use dental drills safely during the pandemic?

By Melissa Busch

Drilling at lower rotation speeds and eliminating the use of dental drills that use both air and water could significantly reduce the spray of aerosols, which may contain SARS-CoV-2, according to a study published on December 16 in the Journal of Dental Research.

January 7, 2021

ADA offers guidance on reusable dental instruments

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADA has released a technical report that gives dental practitioners guidance on cleaning reusable instruments.

January 6, 2021

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