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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19): What dental practitioners need to know
COVID-19 FAQs, page 4
March 12, 2020
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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19): What dental practitioners need to know
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March 12, 2020
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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19): What dental practitioners need to know
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March 12, 2020
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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19): What dental practitioners need to know
In this article, Dr. Louis DePaola briefly addresses some of the frequently asked questions regarding the epidemiology, transmission, management, and the possible impact that COVID-19 may have on the practice of dentistry.
March 12, 2020
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A historical perspective on handpiece sterilization
Handpiece sterilization may be considered a routine practice in today's dental office, but it wasn't always so. In fact, the practice of sterilization evolved rapidly in response to infectious diseases and best practices. Dr. Louis DePaola examines how handpiece sterilization recommendations have changed and the events that contributed to these developments.
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