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 …
Category: Infection Control
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…
Everything You Need to Know About the Hepatitis C Virus
By Kandis V. Garland, RDH, MS The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Bloodborne Pathogens Standard 29 CFR 1910.1030 requires education and training related to…
The Radiology Chain of Asepsis
Maintaining appropriate infection control protocol protects both patients and clinicians.
The Ethics of Infection Control
Dental hygienists must be prepared to address breaches in infection control to ensure the safety of patients and dental team members.
Update on Monkeypox
Understanding the origins of this viral disease and how it spreads will help oral health professionals advise their patients and prevent its transmiss…
The Essential Role of Airflow Filtration, and Ventilation on Air Quality in the Dental Setting
A multidimensional approach is key to creating a safe indoor environment.