Dental Unit Waterline Management Is Not Optional
For decades, dental unit waterline (DUWL) management has existed in a space between recommendation and enforcement, contributing to variability in implementation across dental practices. Concerns…
Get Infection Control Right Every Time With Spore Tests and Sterilizers
Sterilization monitoring is a cornerstone of infection control and prevention in dental settings. Spore testing, also known as biological monitoring, is considered the gold standard…
The Re-Emergence of Measles
Once considered eliminated in many parts of the world, measles is experiencing a concerning resurgence. Driven by misinformation, vaccine hesitancy, and gaps in immunization coverage,…
Update on the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), a division of the United States Department of Labor, was created in 1970 to protect workers from on-the-job…
Best Practices for Disinfection and Asepsis in Radiographic Procedures
Proper disinfection of and asepsis with technology — including radiologic equipment — is vital to delivering safe dental care. Although radiographic duties are considered noninvasive…
The Crucial Role of PPE in Infection Control
Oral health professionals must prioritize the correct selection and use of personal protective equipment to safeguard against infectious diseases. By …
Diminish the Risk of On-the-Job Exposure
By Bridget Calhoun, DrPH, PA-C, Jonah Lee, BS, BA and Kristin D’Acunto, EdD, PA-C The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates…
Best Practices for Surface Disinfection
By Khrystyna Vyprynyuk, RDH, BS, MHS With the focus of most infection control procedures centered around mitigating the spread of the novel coronavirus since early…