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Infection Control? There’s an App for That

Infection control practices are essential for ensuring the safety of patients and staff alike....

The Top 10 Blogs of 2017

Our roster of contributing authors tackled a broad range of topics in 2017, confronting...

Tap Water Drinkers Have Less Tooth Decay But More Lead in Their Blood

American children and adolescents who don’t drink tap water, which is typically fluoridated, are...

Best Practices for Stopping the Spread of Infections in Dental Settings

Today’s dental practices need environmental infection prevention strategies that can address a range of...

CDC Guidelines Help Practices Safely Reopen After Disasters

Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria left many dental practices damaged and even destroyed. Yet...

Hot or Cold Water—It’s All Good When It Comes to Handwashing

Scientists at NJ’s Rutgers University-New Brunswick have poured cold water on the theory that...

What to Do about Dental Unit Waterline Contamination

Your dental unit waterlines are very likely contaminated. As discussed previously, dental unit waterline...

Use the Right Water to Improve Care, Productivity, and Profitability

Water is one of life’s most important resources. It is critical for growing food,...

More Mycobacterium Infections Confirmed at Pediatric Practice

The Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA) now reports 22 mycobacterial abscessus infections, with 3...

ACS Updates Guidelines on Operatory Attire

In dentistry, “dress for success” is more than sartorial advice. Noting that clean and...