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These N95 respirators have had their approval revoked in order to make health care settings safer for patients and professionals.

Certain N95 Respirators Recalled by the FDA

Robert Elsenpeter is a freelance writer and frequent contributor to Dental Products Report and Dental Lab Products. He is also the author of 18 technology books, including the award-winning Green IT: Reduce Your Information System's Environmental Impact While Adding to the Bottom Line. As such, he’s particularly interested in the technological side of dentistry.

Technologies that have been advancing in the past few years can be utilized in the practice for best infection control practices. 

Where Technology and Safety Meet: How Technology Keeps the Practice Safe

Any number of infection control mistakes can happen in the practice, but there are ways to mitigate and rebound from these mistakes. 

How to Rebound When an Infection Control Mistake is Made in the Practice

This online platform will not only provide a space for communication and discussion, but it will also provide education on the best infection control methods. 

The Organization for Safety, Asepsis, and Prevention Launches New Website and Education Platform

With A-dec’s growing line of practice protection solutions, clinicians and patients can feel confident they’re in a safe and healthy environment. 

5Ws* A-dec 360

Safety checks and pop quizzes can help a practice stay updated and informed on proper infection control protocol. 

Ensuring Safety and Compliance Through Dental Practice Spot Checks

There are certain rules and regulations for the type of waste disposal that your practice will have to adhere to. 

Best Practices for Waste Disposal in a Dental Practice

Born and raised in Beijing, China, Dr Wang earned her first dental degree from Beijing University in 1988 and worked as a dentist for five years. She came to the US in 1993, but did not speak the language. She learned English and enrolled in dental school in New York. She graduated from New York University’s Dental School and earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery in 2001. After working as an associate dentist for 3 years, Dr. Wang made the decision to take control of her future and opened her own practice, Beacon Dental in Beacon, NY.

One clinician’s background in fashion helped launch ProtectAll PPE during the pandemic.

Creating Reusable Gowns to Meet Post–COVID-19 Infection Control Needs

Kellie Nock is the assistant editor for Dental Products Report. She graduated from Kent State University in 2018 with a Bachelor's in Journalism. Kellie enjoys multimedia content creation with a focus on audio and video storytelling. 

Slideshows

Some offices are better at infection control than others, but breaches can be avoided if you take the right steps.

6 Common Infection Control Breaches in Dental Practices

Ensuring that each individual is correctly fitted in their personal protective equipment will ensure a cleaner, more protected practice. 