Infection Control: Page 45

Ace Surgical pivots to package 3D-printed nasal swabs
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental surgical supply company Ace Surgical announced that it has partnered with 3D printing provider EnvisionTec to package and sterilize 3D-printed nasal swabs used for COVID-19 testing.
June 7, 2020
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NYU dental school develops COVID-19 severity app
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Researchers at the New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry have developed an app that helps clinicians identify infected patients most at risk of developing a severe case of COVID-19.
June 4, 2020
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Discussing hot topics and overlooked obstacles in infection control
By Dr. David Rice
Dr. David Rice, clinical editor for DrBicuspid.com, talks with Kevin Henry, editor in chief of DrBicuspid.com, about what could be some infection control issues and opportunities within the dental practice.
June 3, 2020
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Chlorhexidine rinse may cut SARS-CoV-2 viral load in saliva
By Melissa Busch
In a new study, high amounts of SARS-CoV-2 were detected in the saliva of patients for days after infection, but rinsing with chlorhexidine mouthwash reduced the viral load in saliva for a short time. Results were published on May 25 in the Journal of Korean Medical Science.
June 2, 2020
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CDC to hold first-ever dentistry-focused COCA call on June 3
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will hold its first Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA) call focused on dentistry on June 3.
May 31, 2020
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Week in Review: Oral ulcers and COVID-19 | Sealing a split tooth? | 3 interesting quotes
By Kevin Henry
May 29, 2020
Oral ulcers may be sign of the virus that causes COVID-19
By Melissa Busch
Painful ulcers in the oral cavity may be linked to SARS-CoV-2 infection, which causes COVID-19, according to an article published on May 5 in Oral Diseases. This is thought to be the first reported case of oral lesions being a possible symptom of COVID-19, the authors noted.
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UV Angel partners with Smile One Services
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Michigan-based dental service organization Smile One Services will install UV Angel's surface and air pathogen control products at its practices.
May 26, 2020
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Podcast: What every dentist and team member needs to know about the updated CDC guidance
By Kevin Henry
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released some important guidance that affects every dental practice. In this podcast, we get the answers to important questions about this guidance from dental infection control expert Mary Govoni.
May 26, 2020
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CDA letter calls for immediate alignment of return-to-work directives
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The president of the California Dental Association (CDA) sent a letter to California Gov. Gavin Newsom on May 18 asking to open dental offices evenly across the state.
May 20, 2020
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Survey reveals PPE changes, concerns for dental practices
By Kevin Henry
A survey of 300 dental practices across the U.S. by the Willeford Group earlier this week revealed some surprising findings regarding personal protective equipment (PPE) usage and preparedness, as well as what comes next for many dental practices as they reopen.
May 19, 2020
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Face scanning app, 3D printing personalize face mask fit
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Bayshore Dental Studio has released an app that will help dentists personalize face masks.
May 17, 2020
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