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.
Category: Infection Control
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.
Evaluating the Risks Posed By Ultrasonic Aerosols
By Stephen K. Harrel, DDS The global pandemic has increased interest in the dangers of “aerosol-generating procedures.” This term originally referred to aerosol procedures directly…
A Safe Approach to Aerosols
By Kandis V. Garland, RDH, MS Aerosols are generated by a variety of dental procedures. Oral health professionals have always been aware of aerosols and…
The ABCs of Face Shields
By Melissa Ray, RDH, BS, MS; and Jacqueline J. Freudenthal, RDH, MHE In early 2020, the emergence of SARS-CoV-2 led to a pandemic that continues…
The Role of Vaccines in Combatting Covid-19
By John A. Molinari, PhD The ability of certain vaccines to control and greatly limit the spread of many infectious diseases—such as polio, diphtheria, measles,…
Controlling Aerosols With Dental Extractor Technology
By Jotham Siozon, RDH, BS and Sheryl L. Syme, RDH, MS As policymakers, healthcare officials, clinicians, and the general population wrestle with the impact of…
Noting the Oral Signs of Tuberculosis
By Diana Macri, RDH, BSDH, MSEd, Sandra Castellanos, AAS, RDH, MA, CHES, Elvir Dincer, DDS The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about many changes, not the least of which…