Infection control in 2021 and beyond The professional handling of aerosols, ensured by adhering to infection prevention procedures, such as wearing the correct PPE and … more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Division of Oral Health released a free, online training on safe care in the dental office and the … more
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect dental practices across the country, the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) is spearheading an annual campaign … more
“Aiming to prevent or contain every case of COVID-19 is simply no longer sustainable…” Introduction The above quotation is from an open letter sent on … more
Radic8 Devices Can Help Improve Indoor Infection Control in Dental Practices Henry Schein (Nasdaq: HSIC) today announced that it has entered into an exclusive agreement … more
OPTIM® has demonstrated effectiveness against viruses similar to Novel Coronavirus on hard non-porous surfaces and non-invasive medical devices. This product can therefore be used against … more
Are you compliant with the current regulated IPAC protocols in your clinic? By now, every dentist should be acutely aware that changes are necessary to … more
For more than 25 years, SciCan has been developing and manufacturing highly innovative infection control products that address the need for speed, flexibility, and efficiency … more
Sixty-five families whose children were infected by rare bacteria when they underwent pulpotomies, or “baby root canals,” at an Anaheim clinic two years ago filed a lawsuit … more
SciCan is proud to announce the VistaCool 3 Direct-to-Drain Thermal Reduction System for Autoclave Wastewater, created by Vista Research Group. The innovative design of the … more
After a period of lengthy development, CPAC Equipment, Inc. is pleased to announce the February 2019 rollout of their new RapidHeat™ Pro11 High-Capacity Tabletop Sterilizer. … more
Introduction In 1980 the results of the SENIC Project (Study on the Efficacy of Nosocomial Infection Control) were published. For the first time this showed … more
Nova Southeastern University’s College of Dental Medicine recently informed patients that they might have been exposed to certain viruses due to an “inconsistency in the … more
Introduction Non-sterile clinical gloves are a key component of Standard Precautions. It was envisaged that their use, when there was a risk of direct contact … more
The Pennsylvania Department of Health today warned patients of a Mt Bethel dental office that they should get tested for HIV and hepatitis B and … more
The Washington State Dental Quality Assurance Commission is investigating after a whistleblower accused a Tacoma pediatric dental chain of reusing dental tools. Lisa Walker said … more
A West Des Moines dentist has agreed not to be alone with female patients while state regulators decide what to do about allegations he made … more
Preamble Since the appearance of HIV/AIDS in the mid-1980s, clinical dentists, academics and the profession’s regulatory agencies have been concerned about the possibility of an … more
It is one of your worst nightmares. Public health officials get a complaint from one of your patients. They storm into your office and shut … more
Infection control in the dental practice begins with the thorough cleaning and disinfection of the hands. It also includes cleaning and disinfection of surfaces that … more