Infection Control: Page 38

Henry Schein becomes exclusive distributor of Zyris isolation system
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Henry Schein has entered into an agreement with Zyris (formerly Isolite Systems) to become the exclusive distributor of Zyris' complete dental isolation system.
September 6, 2020
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A simple solution to boosting your business success for the rest of 2020
By Dr. David Rice
Dr. David Rice, clinical editor for DrBicuspid.com, discusses the key to success for the rest of 2020 and beyond. It involves having not only the right personal protective equipment but also a plan to help your patients -- once they feel safe -- say "yes" to treatment.
September 2, 2020
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Lab tests show CloSys oral rinse effective against SARS-CoV-2
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Rowpar Pharmaceuticals said that an in vitro laboratory analysis found that its CloSys ultrasensitive oral rinse reduced SARS-CoV-2 by up to 98.4% within 30 seconds.
August 31, 2020
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OSAP commits to supporting Dental Infection Control Awareness Month
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) said it's supporting Dental Infection Control Awareness Month in September by giving dental professionals access to a range of free resources.
August 31, 2020
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Tips for wading through the chaos about the safety of dental care
By Dr. Margaret Scarlett
Dr. Margaret Scarlett writes that patients were confused by the limitation of dental care to emergencies in March and April and the reopening in May and June. Then, in mid-August, a statement from the World Health Organization again urged deferral of routine dental care. How do we allay the fears of nervous dental team members and patients? She offers some advice and ideas.
August 31, 2020
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Dentists are in denial when it comes to their pandemic role
By Dr. Marc Cooper
Dr. Marc Cooper has a simple message for his colleagues: Wake up and be responsible. With dentists and dental team members facing the threat of infection from the novel coronavirus every day, now is the time to prepare for the "what if," should it become a reality.
August 30, 2020
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Can dental scalers, drills be used without spraying aerosols?
By Melissa Busch
Adding a polymer to a dental office's water system can completely eliminate aerosols generated by ultrasonic scalers and drills, reducing the transmission risk of pathogens such as SARS-CoV-2, according to a study published online August 25 in Physics of Fluids.
August 27, 2020
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The benefits of hypochlorous acid in the battle against COVID-19
By Yolanda Mangrum, DDS, and Fred Joyal
Many dentists, including one of the article's authors, Dr. Yolanda Mangrum, have started using hypochlorous acid as a way of sterilizing their operatories and practices because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Mangrum and Fred Joyal dive into its benefits and why dental practices are looking to it as an answer.
August 24, 2020
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Do's and don'ts for infection control
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Dental practices have always had strict infection control protocols. However, in these times, the stakes have never been higher. Practices must stay aware of all the latest rules, regulations, and resources, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.
August 23, 2020
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RDHs give advice on coping with PPE in the age of COVID-19
By Kevin Henry
How are dental hygienists dealing with additional personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements in the dental practice? We asked hygienists across the U.S. for their thoughts and the advice they would share with their colleagues. From North Carolina to Washington state, they answered our question with some interesting tips.
August 23, 2020
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FDA: Some types of PPE in low supply in the U.S.
By Melissa Busch
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which is tasked with monitoring supply chains during public health emergencies, has announced that supplies of personal protective equipment (PPE), including surgical respirators, are limited due to the pandemic.
August 23, 2020
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Week in Review: Politics and dentistry | Brutal honesty from hygienists | Medical insurance
By Kevin Henry
August 21, 2020
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