Infection Control: Page 38

Is an electric cooker the answer to sanitizing N95s for reuse?

By Melissa Busch

Dry heat generated by electric rice cookers, pressure multicookers, and ovens may decontaminate N95 respirators, making them safe for reuse, according to an article published on July 15 in Environmental Science & Technology Letters.

August 11, 2020

Podcast: Dental infection control expert Mary Govoni on new CDC guidance, COVID-19 myths

By Kevin Henry

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has once again updated and released its guidance for dental practices. We asked dental infection control expert Mary Govoni what the changes mean and also spoke with her about a myth that is circulating regarding your dental patients and COVID-19.

August 10, 2020

3 tips for improving air quality at the office during COVID-19

By Melissa Busch

Integrating indoor air quality control strategies into shared areas such as dental offices can reduce the risk of asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infections, according to an editorial published on July 17 in Science and Technology for the Built Environment.

August 10, 2020

Are bug wing-inspired antimicrobial implants coming?

By Melissa Busch

Medical technology company Anisop and the University of South Australia plan to use nanoengineering concepts to develop new antimicrobial dental implants that mimic the surface of insect wings resistant to infection.

August 9, 2020

NY governor tells insurers they should seek PPE refunds from providers

By Teresa Duncan

Dental insurance expert Teresa Duncan details recent guidance released from the state of New York's Department of Financial Services. The department has received numerous complaints regarding dental practices charging for personal protective equipment (PPE).

August 6, 2020

OSAP announces new board of directors

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) has announced its 2020-2021 association board of directors.

August 5, 2020

Join us on September 11-12 for our free Fall Virtual Conference

By Kevin Henry

From the comfort of your own home, join DrBicuspid.com and some of the leading speakers in the dental industry on September 11-12 for the Fall Virtual Conference. There is no cost to attend and continuing education will be offered.

August 5, 2020

Q&A with Dr. Sam Low on dental aerosols, lasers, and the role of the hygienist after COVID-19

By Kevin Henry

In a one-on-one interview, Dr. Sam Low chats with DrBicuspid.com Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry about a number of topics, including the future of dental hygiene as well as how dentistry has changed since the COVID-19 disruption.

August 5, 2020

Odontologist, engineer design suit to protect dental professionals

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A dentist and an engineer in Mexico have teamed up to design a suit that protects medical professionals treating patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.

August 2, 2020

Podcast: COVID-19, the oral-systemic link, and the medical history form

By Kevin Henry

In this podcast, we talk to Tom Viola, RPh, who battled COVID-19 earlier this year. With his perspective and knowledge of pharmacology, we talk about COVID-19's impact on dentistry, the importance of the medical history form, the oral-systemic link, and many topics in between.

August 2, 2020

Week in Review: A COVID-19 liability waiver? | Treatment for a chest-length tongue

By Kevin Henry

July 31, 2020

Breathing, coughing COVID-19 patients expel many aerosols

By Melissa Busch

When a COVID-19-positive individual with a high viral load breathes or coughs, it may result in room concentrations ranging from thousands to millions of viral copies per cubic meter, according to a study published on July 27 in JAMA Network Open.

July 29, 2020

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