Infection Control: Page 35

What happened to Chinese dental teams at the COVID-19 epicenter

By Melissa Busch

Dental teams at an oral medicine hospital in China did not develop COVID-19 while providing emergency dental treatment during the pandemic, likely due to increased infection control measures, according to a study published on September 27 in the Journal of Dental Research.

October 6, 2020

Registration opens for 2021 OSAP Dental Infection Control Boot Camp

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) has opened registration for the 2021 OSAP Dental Infection Control Boot Camp.

October 4, 2020

COVID-19, dental insurance, and more: The top 3rd-quarter articles on DrBicuspid

By Kevin Henry

Now that we have reached October and the fourth quarter of the year, it's time to take a look back at the previous three months and see which articles were among the most popular with DrBicuspid readers. From COVID-19 to hiring tips, there was plenty to take in and read from July through September.

October 4, 2020

1st saline oral rinse COVID-19 test gets FDA nod

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental testing specialist OralDNA Labs has received an emergency use authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its saline oral rinse COVID-19 test.

September 30, 2020

COVID-19 concerns may undermine vaccine rates for seasonal flu

By Leah Sherwood

Only a third of parents believe that the flu vaccine will be more important this year, and 1 in 7 parents will not vaccinate their child due to concerns about COVID-19, according to the results of a new poll. The poll results underscore concerns that there could be a double impact of seasonal flu and COVID-19 this winter.

September 30, 2020

OSHA cites Mass. dental practice for respiratory protection violations

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited a Georgetown, MA, dental practice for respiratory protection violations.

September 27, 2020

Week in Review: COVID-19 and sleep apnea | Infection control 'perfect storm'? | Learning from colleagues

By Kevin Henry

September 25, 2020

Henry Schein recognized for pandemic support work

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Henry Schein has been recognized by Fortune magazine for its role in creating the Pandemic Supply Chain Network.

September 21, 2020

Was COVID-19 a 'perfect storm' for bacterial contamination inside dental unit water lines?

By Kevin Henry

With September being Dental Infection Control Awareness Month, it seems like the perfect time to discuss dental unit water line (DUWL) safety and what dental practices should know. Did the COVID-19 shutdown create an ideal scenario for bacteria to grow in your DUWLs? Kellie Thimmes of ProEdge Dental Water Labs answers that question.

September 21, 2020

How could COVID-19 change the dental hygiene profession for good?

By Melissa Busch

From workforce shortages to changes in infection control protocols, dental hygienists have taken a one-two punch from the COVID-19 pandemic. But in the long term, it may change their roles in practices and offer them new opportunities.

September 20, 2020

A hygienist responds to a study on COVID-19 and the dental practice

By Amanda Hill, RDH

Amanda Hill, RDH, BSDH, looked at one of our most popular recent articles and believes there is more to be discussed, including the role of dental hygienists. However, COVID-19 has brought a much-needed awareness to infection control, she said, and this study shows that screening patients and following the recommended precautions are key to safely navigating the pandemic.

September 14, 2020

Tongue ulcers may be linked to SARS-CoV-2 infection

By Melissa Busch

Patients who experienced mild or no upper respiratory symptoms developed tongue ulcers within a few days of testing positive for SARS-CoV-2 in a new analysis, described in a letter to the editor on September 5 in Oral Diseases.

September 14, 2020

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