infection control

Procedures Exposing Dental Pulp Must Meet New Infection Control Standards

When performing procedures on exposed dental pulp, water or other methods used for irrigation...

Patients Urged to Get Tested After Infection Control Violations

The Pennsylvania Department of Health is advising patients of Cotturo Dental Associates in Mount...

OSAP Names Lee Executive Director

The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) has named Michelle Lee, CPC, executive...

Happy Dental Assistants Recognition Week!

It’s Dental Assistants Recognition Week, held the first full week in March each year....

Young Innovations Acquires Mydent

Young Innovations, a global manufacturer and distributor of dental supplies and equipment, has acquired...

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...

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...

Ensure Best Practices for Infection Control in Your Dental Office

Infection control is an afterthought in the medical community. But in the dental arena,...