infection control

Dental Hygienists Experience Low Rates of COVID-19 Infection

Despite having been designated as high risk for COVID-19 by the Occupational Safety and...

The US Army and OSAP Team Up for COVID-19 Infection Control Training

A select group of US Army dentists, enlisted dental specialists, and civilian dental staff...

WHO Videos Provide Infection Control Training for Oral Healthcare Personnel

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released three short animated videos designed for infection...

Q&A: Dental Hygiene as a Top Job with Maureen Howes of Aspen Dental

US News & World Report has named dental hygiene the fifth best healthcare support...

Consumers Say PPE Use Should Continue Once the Pandemic Is Over

An overwhelming majority of Americans, 80%, believe that healthcare professionals should continue to wear...

Distributors Remove Allocation Limits on PPE Orders

The dental industry is turning a corner and now has ample supplies of some...

Face Shields Protect Dental Heroes As They Protect Our Smiles

While it may be harder to see each other’s smiles all the time these...

Suction Significantly Reduces Aerosol Risks in Open Clinic Settings

Suction substantially decreases contamination in open clinic settings, according to Newcastle University, which has...

Helmet Contains Cough Droplets During Dental Procedures

Researchers at Cornell University have designed an open-faced helmet that patients can wear to...

The Top 10 Blogs of 2020

This past year has been eventful, and not just because of the pandemic. Fortunately,...