Infection Control

A look at many of the recently announced products in the dental industry.

The OCTOdent Aerosol Scavenger provides hands-free, portable protection during aerosol-generating procedures.

The National Institute for Occupational Safety ad Health's Hierarchy of Controls offers good guidance on how to remove safety hazards from the practice and how to handle hazards should they appear.

Infection prevention considerations with the COVID vaccine rollout.

Dental office air filtration technology and science updates.

Updates on the technology and the science behind reducing aerosol risks in a dental practice.

The why, what, and how of preprocedural rinses to reduce infection risks in the dental practice.

The story of how I invented the AeroSol Away System in response to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.

Complacency around sterilizer maintenance can create poor infection control habits.

To move forward, sometimes you first have to move backwards. In this free e-book, Karen Daw provides an overview of key infection control practices and protocols.

How the pandemic inspired a new generation of PPE for the dental industry.

The new AiroPur Dental Aerosol Suction Cup is designed to easily attach to the HVE hose.

New OCTOdent vacuum system is designed to help keep patients, clinicians, and other staff safe from potentially harmful aerosol particulates.

Despite the seriousness of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), dental healthcare professionals should not overlook waterline treatment or quality.

Approved by the FDA under an Emergency Use Authorization, these new gowns are designed to be more economical and eco-friendly than disposable gowns.

Best practices for safety for dental practices and patients, especially in light of COVID.

Testing conducted at the University of Texas Medical Branch found the company's air purifying technology inactivated more than 99.9% of concentrated airborne SARS-CoV-2 virus in an enclosed setting in 3 minutes.

Here, we’ve gathered our top 5 infection control products for 2020.

Even after the pandemic ends, these products and processes should stick around.

The Thanksgiving lessons that we should take from 2020 (yes, 2020).

The new dental waterline solution, BluTube®, is engineered for improved compliance and passing test results.

EverSmile's PreOp Foaming Rinse is said to kill 99.7% of human coronavirus and 99.999% of unwanted oral bacteria.

Pac-Cide XT surface disinfectant cleaner part of Premium Starting Kit.

Taking the time to brush up on some infection control basics can keep dental practices from becoming their own house of horrors.

Learn how to defeat the bacteria, fungi, and viruses most likely to plague your patients.

The Beyond Guardian Air system is designed to help keep indoor air clean and safe thanks to technology originally developed by NASA researchers.

With a new Sterilizer Data Logger and an updated M3 Steam Sterilizer, Midmark aims to help keep dental practices safe and efficient.

The 3M Attest Mini Auto-reader 490M keeps sterilizer testing in house with results in less than half an hour.

Strategizing infection prevention expenditures is critical for both safety and workflow efficiencies.

The pandemic has brought a slew of new infection control guidance but staying comfortable can be difficult. Here are some ways to stay comfortable and still adhere to PPE guidelines.