infection control

EPA Expands COVID-19 Disinfectant List

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is releasing an expanded list of registered...

ADA Says Non-Emergency Treatment Should Be Postponed

The ADA is calling upon dentists nationwide to postpone elective procedures and restrict treatment...

Wuhan Doctors Offer Dental Treatment Guidelines for the COVID-19 Outbreak

The Journal of Dental Researchhas published a paper written by researchers at Wuhan University School...

OSHA Offers Employers Guidance for Dealing With COVID-19 in the Workplace

The US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released its...

Australian Government Sources 54 Million Masks for Medical and Dental Offices

With thousands of Australian dental practices facing imminent closure and the dental health of...

EPA Offers List of Disinfectants Qualified for Use Against Coronavirus

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a list of EPA-registered disinfectant products that...

WHO, CDC, and FDA Offer PPE Updates for the COVID-19 Outbreak

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers...

Dentists Already Are Prepared for the Coronavirus

It seems like every few years, a new coronavirus pops up and causes some...

Dentist Agrees to License Suspension After Bacterial Endocarditis Cases

Dr. John Vecchione has agreed to a five-year license suspension and $293,500 in penalties...

Dental Sterilization Errors Take Third on List of Top 10 Health Technology Hazards

The ECRI Institute has identified the top 10 health technology hazards for 2020. Surgical...