Infection Control: Page 34

Trained dentists in Calif. can give COVID-19 vaccines

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dentists in California can give COVID-19 vaccines to patients if they complete all required training programs and follow state and federal guidelines, according to the California Department of Consumer Affairs.

January 5, 2021

What can dentists expect as the COVID-19 pandemic continues?

By Melissa Busch

As COVID-19 surges throughout the U.S., dentists may face rocky times in terms of expenses and patient volumes over the next few months, according to recent data from the ADA's Health Policy Institute.

January 5, 2021

Dental resident makes history with COVID-19 vaccine

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dr. Ryan Thrower in Oregon made history in December by becoming the first dental resident in the U.S. to give a COVID-19 vaccination, according to a news report.

January 3, 2021

What were DrBicuspid's top 10 stories of 2020?

By Melissa Busch

News about the COVID-19 pandemic has dominated nearly all of DrBicuspid.com's communities, so it's no shock that these stories account for eight of our top 10 stories of 2020. Surprisingly, our top story of the year wasn't about SARS-CoV-2. Read on to find out what took the top spot.

January 3, 2021

NC seeks applicants for public health residency program

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The North Carolina Dental Public Health Residency Program is accepting applications through March 1, 2021, for its 2021-2022 academic year.

December 23, 2020

What were the top 5 infection control stories of 2020?

By Melissa Busch

SARS-CoV-2 and how the virus spreads have been on everybody's minds for what feels like an eternity. From personal protective equipment failures to mouth rinses that inactivate the virus, DrBicuspid.com brought you the most important infection control and prevention news during this historic year.

December 22, 2020

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

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