infection control

Massachusetts AG Issues Advisory About PPE Fees

After receiving numerous inquiries from consumers, Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey has issued an...

Dentists Will Be Essential in Providing COVID-19 Vaccinations

With COVID-19 vaccinations beginning in the United States, we are entering a critical phase...

Tent-Like Shield Prevents Spread of Aerosols During Dental Procedures

Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have invented a portable tent-like shield...

ADA Updates Code of Conduct to Reflect Pandemic Concerns

The ADA Council on Ethics, Bylaws and Judicial Affairs has updated the organization’s Principles...

IDS 2021 Postponed from March to September

Originally scheduled for March 10 to March 13, 2021, the International Dental Show has...

Four Reasons to Be Hopeful: Testing, Vaccines, Infection Control, and Teledentistry

As most dental practices close out the year, we’re doing everything possible to complete...

Does COVID-19 Cause Missing Teeth?

Does COVID-19 cause teeth to fall out? The New York Times and other outlets...

Study Analyzes Aerosol Exposure in Open-Layout Dental Offices

The close proximities and confined spaces of the dental office environment in a pandemic...

CDC Releases COVID-19 Guidelines for School Sealant Programs

School sealant programs (SSPs) effectively provide preventive oral health services to children who are...

Washington State Mandates New COVID-19 Requirements for Dental Facilities

Washington Governor Jay Inslee has announced additional requirements for health and dental facilities to...