Infection Control: Page 65

Levin on patient relationships; dentists' role in orofacial pain; Kelsch on infection control

By Tony Edwards

November 2, 2014

First Do No Harm: Practical infection-control solutions

By Noel Kelsch, RDHAP

In the first of a new series, dental hygienist Noel Kelsch, RDHAP, reviews the infection-control situation in the case of patient Jenn Morrone and offers practical steps to ensure your practice doesn't repeat these errors.

November 2, 2014

Dental eye-protection movement born from infection-control issues

By Tony Edwards

When patient Jenn Morrone went to her local dentist for a root canal, she had no idea about the need for protective eyewear or infection-control standards. More than a year after a series of issues left her blind in one eye, she is leading the advocacy for patient protection eyewear and infection-control vigilance.

October 27, 2014

Dental care linked to fewer respiratory infections in ICU patients

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Vulnerable patients in hospital intensive care units (ICUs) who received enhanced oral care from a dentist were at significantly less risk for developing a lower respiratory tract infection, such as ventilator-associated pneumonia, during their stay, according to a new study in Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology.

October 22, 2014

Review of guidelines can calm Ebola fears

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

As dentists and other healthcare practitioners are being queried by their patients about the Ebola virus and their practice's infection-control procedures, a review of the ADA and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines is called for so you can provide accurate information for your staff and your patients.

October 15, 2014

Crosstex responds to infection-control inquiries due to Ebola, enterovirus

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Face mask manufacturer Crosstex has responded to numerous healthcare practitioners who have asked about appropriate personal protective equipment in the wake of prominent news coverage of Ebola and enterovirus.

October 13, 2014

Top 6 stories of summer 2014

By Tony Edwards

We present our six most-read stories of the summer. Reflecting the diversity of interests of DrBicuspid.com readers, our most-read stories from the summer include the latest in the ongoing debate between film and digital radiography, the insightful series authored by Dr. Michael W. Davis on scams played on dentists, a video interview with an infection-control expert, and relevant business news.

September 25, 2014

OSAP expands January infection-control boot camp

By Tony Edwards

For any dentist or dental office concerned about infection control, the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) Core Infection Control Boot Camp offers more than just 24 hours of continuing education credits. In an interview with DrBicuspid.com, OSAP Executive Director Therese Long details how this conference has evolved to better serve dentists, hygienists, and other practitioners.

September 17, 2014

Exclusive infection-control video; Levin on being proactive; Schlenoff on key metrics

By Tony Edwards

September 14, 2014

Infection-control expert details practical steps to help your practice

By Tony Edwards

In an exclusive video interview with DrBicuspid.com, infection-control expert Eve Cuny spoke of the current and long-term issues facing dental practices when it comes to infection control. She notes that many dental offices want to make infection control more of a priority, but they struggle to find reliable information and are concerned about the time and cost involved.

September 14, 2014

Okla. oral surgeon surrenders license after infection scandal

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Oklahoma Board of Dentistry has accepted the permanent surrender of the license of Tulsa oral surgeon W. Scott Harrington, DMD, following an infection scandal in which 100 of his patients tested positive for hepatitis and HIV.

August 25, 2014

Davis on scams; Gregory on infection control; immunization refusal and fluoride refusal

By Tony Edwards

July 29, 2014

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