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Articles

Designed with safety in mind, this new handpiece features aerosol-reducing technology to help prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

Henry Schein Announces Aerosol Reducing Maxima Pro 2AR Highspeed Handpiece

We are heading into a new normal for dental hygiene. But what will that look like in a post-COVID era?

Hygiene in the Age of COVID: What to Expect in the New Normal

Dr. Bethany Valachi, PT, DPT, MS, CEAS is DPR’s ergonomics editor and author of the book,“Practice Dentistry Pain-Free” and clinical instructor of ergonomics at OHSU School of Dentistry in Portland, Ore. She is also the author of the evidence-based "Online Dental Ergonomic & Wellness System for Dental Professionals." A physical therapist who has worked exclusively with dental professionals for more than 15 years, she is recognized internationally as an expert in dental ergonomics, and has been invited to lecture at more than 300 conferences worldwide. She has published more than 50 articles in peer-reviewed dental journals and has developed patient positioning and exercise DVDs specifically for dental professionals. Bethany offers free newsletters, articles, videos and product reviews on her website at www.posturedontics.com and can be reached at info@posturedontics.com.

There are ways to mitigate headaches and fatigue caused by consistent usage of N95 masks.

Heavy Masks, Headaches, and Fatigue

Take a closer look at how the dental industry adapted and how to move forward.

Lessons Learned One Year After the COVID-19 Shutdown

The full impact of the current pandemic might not come into focus for several years, but here's a look at some of the key changes to the industry following the AIDS pandemic of the 1908s and 1990s.

6 Ways the Previous Pandemic Changed Dentistry

Nelson S. Slavik is Senior Microbiologist and Vice President of Research and Development, CPAC Equipment, Inc. Responsibilities include research and development of infection control, patient safety, and sterilization technologies. Academically, he holds dual degrees from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, which include a Ph.D. in Microbiology and Master of Science in Biochemistry/Microbiology.  

High-velocity hot air sterilization systems provide optimal sterilization for dental instruments and eliminate corrosion.

High-Velocity Hot Air Dental and Microsurgical Instrument Sterilization

Videos

In this presentation from the Building a Safe and Efficient Practice online event, Johnathan Rudin, DDS, MS, MPH explains the current regulatory requirements and best practices for preventing the spread of bloodborne pathogens in dental settings.

Building a Safe and Efficient Practice: Protection from Bloodborne Pathogens – Requirements and Best Practices

In this presentation from the Building a Safe and Efficient Practice online event, Linda Lee, DrPH, MBA, CIC, explains why air quality is so important in a dental practice and reviews different technologies and approaches to cleaning the air.

Building a Safe and Efficient Practice: Controlling Airborne Pathogens in a Dental Setting

In this presentation from the Building a Safe and Efficient Practice online event, John Molinari, PhD, explains why hand hygiene is so critical for infection prevention and reviews the formulations commonly found in hand sanitizer products.

Building a Safe and Efficient Practice: Importance of Hand Hygiene in Infection Prevention

In this presentation from the Building a Safe and Efficient Practice online event, Gary Morgan, CDT, reviews how to balance infection control protocols in a dental practice in order to mitigate the risks faced by clinicians, staff, and patients.

Infection Control