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Protecting Electronic Health Information as Part of HIPAA

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) calls for standards for administrative, physical,...

Saving Lives in the Dental Office

When you were in dental hygiene school, did you ever imagine that one day...

Preparing for the Flu Season

Influenza (“the flu”) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by 2 types of influenza...

A Successful Approach to the Management of Children Part 1

Building and sustaining a successful dental practice has never been an easy task, but...

The Role of the Infection Control Coordinator

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the lead federal agency for...

Gloves in the Dental Office

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is designed to protect the skin and mucous membranes of...

Infection Control Practices for Dental Radiography

When taking dental radiographs, there is significant potential for cross-contamination of equipment and environmental...

Infection Control Practices for Dental Radiography

When taking dental radiographs, there is significant potential for cross-contamination of equipment and environmental...

Hepatitis C Virus and Dental Personnel

The hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a member of the flavivirus family and is...

New CDC Infection Control Guidelines for Dentistry

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the lead federal agency for...