Infection Control

CDC DentalCheck App Includes Infection Control Requirements

The CDC DentalCheck app lets users review basic infection prevention principles to help dental professionals stay compliant.

Infection Control

Webinar Examines Common Mistakes with Infection Control

The upcoming webinar will look into the most common mistakes dental professionals make regarding infection control during the pandemic.

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Dentists Increase Staff Pay Despite Economic Outlook

Dentists are increasing pay and benefits for staff but recruitment for dental assistants and hygienists remains difficult

CDC & ADA Document Updates and What the Delta Variant Means for the Orthodontic Practice

by Alison Werner | Jul 23, 2021 | Infection Control, Staff Issues, Videos

In this episode of In the Sterilization Room, we take a look at the CDC’s edit to its Guidance for Dental Settings and the ADA’s new Update on Office Procedures During COVID-19.

SOTA Imaging Launches Extraoral Aerosol Evacuator

by Alison Werner | Jun 22, 2021 | Infection Control, Vacuum Equipment

Cazoo, which was designed to mitigate the risk of particulates that can transmit COVID-19, connects directly to standard high-volume evacuator lines.

What Does OSHA’s COVID-19 Healthcare Emergency Temporary Standard Mean for the Orthodontic Office

by Alison Werner | Jun 20, 2021 | Infection Control, Staff Issues, Videos

In this episode of In the Sterilization Room, infection prevention consult Jackie Dorst breaks down who falls under the June 10 ETS.

Barco Uniforms Launches E-Commerce Site

by Alison Werner | May 18, 2021 | Company News, Infection Control

The site includes the company’s best-selling and most popular brands, including Grey’s Anatomy, Barco One, and the Skechers Vitality Collection.

Practicon Offers ADDaSEAL Adhesive Face Mask Strips

by Alison Werner | May 6, 2021 | Infection Control

The strips are used to create an airtight seal on any face mask to help keep masks in position, optimize filtration, and reduce eyeglass fogging.

Shawmut and Massachusetts Dental Society Provide Members With American Made PPE

by Tonya Johnson | May 5, 2021 | Infection Control

Dental professionals across the commonwealth area can order N95 respirators and non-surgical isolation gowns through Shawmut at a discount.

GenEon Technologies Disinfecting Solution Receives EPA List N Registration

by Alison Werner | Apr 20, 2021 | Infection Control

Products on List N are determined to kill SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, on surfaces.

Sharps Disposal Container Shortage: What Does the Orthodontic Practice Need to Know

by Alison Werner | Apr 8, 2021 | Infection Control, Videos

In this episode of In the Sterilization Room, the latest CDC guidance on how to navigate the shortage and a refresher on best practices.

HuFriedyGroup Introduces Instant Hand Sanitizer

by Tonya Johnson | Apr 8, 2021 | Infection Control

The 70% v/v ethyl alcohol-based, Instant Hand Sanitizer, is also formulated with aloe vera and vitamin E.

High Volume Evacuation in the Orthodontic Office

by Alison Werner | Feb 11, 2021 | Handpieces, Infection Control, Vacuum Equipment, Videos

In this episode of In the Sterilization Room, cleaning, maintenance, testing, and high volume evacuation product options.

Variants & Vaccines

by Alison Werner | Feb 3, 2021 | Infection Control, Staff Issues, Videos

In this episode of In the Sterilization Room, why orthodontic offices need to maintain infection control protocols amidst the new COVID variants and vaccination.

Industry Insider: From Patient Hygiene to Staff and Patient Safety

by Tonya Johnson | Jan 28, 2021 | Dental Hygiene Products, Infection Control

PlatypusCo is known for the Platypus Orthodontic Flosser and its line of patient hygiene focused products, but with COVID-19 it’s taken on airborne virus mitigation.

80% Americans Say Doctors Should Keep Wearing Masks Post Pandemic

by Tonya Johnson | Jan 21, 2021 | Infection Control, Patient Relations

U.S. consumers are willing to pay more for office visits to ensure their doctors have access to protective gear.

Navigating Glove Shortages

by Alison Werner | Jan 20, 2021 | Gloves, Infection Control, Videos

In this week’s episode of In the Sterilization Room, with glove prices increasing and purchasing caps, Jackie talks about how to conserve medical-grade exam gloves in the orthodontic practice.