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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.

Articles

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.

How Much PPE is Enough?

Infection prevention considerations with the COVID vaccine rollout.

A Shot In the Arm: Things Dentists Need to Know Now that Vaccines Are in Play

Videos

Robert Elsenpeter interviews PPE innovator John Schwind about the story behind developing a mask offering N95-level protection without straps to loop around the ears or behind the head.

Developing the Strapless N95 ReadiMask

Laura Dorr is the former executive editor of DPR's Modern Dental Network and a regular contributing author.

Dental office air filtration technology and science updates. 

Clearing the Air and Keeping It Clear

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


Approaches to Aerosol Reduction

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

Preprocedural Rinse Protocols

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

The Future of Aerosol Removal in Dental Operatories

Complacency around sterilizer maintenance can create poor infection control habits. 

Best Practices for Sterilizer Maintenance 

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.

Infection Control 101: With Practical Links for the Dental Professional

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