Dental Hygienists Experience Low Rates of COVID-19 Infection
Despite having been designated as high risk for COVID-19 by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, only 3.1% of dental hygienists have had.
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The US Army and OSAP Team Up for COVID-19 Infection Control Training
A select group of US Army dentists, enlisted dental specialists, and civilian dental staff assigned to the Rhineland-Pfalz Dental Activity recently participated in.
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WHO Videos Provide Infection Control Training for Oral Healthcare Personnel
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released three short animated videos designed for infection control training of oral healthcare personnel. Oral healthcare providers.
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Q&A: Dental Hygiene as a Top Job with Maureen Howes of Aspen Dental
US News & World Report has named dental hygiene the fifth best healthcare support job and the thirty-second best job overall, citing its.
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Consumers Say PPE Use Should Continue Once the Pandemic Is Over
An overwhelming majority of Americans, 80%, believe that healthcare professionals should continue to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) even after the pandemic is.
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Distributors Remove Allocation Limits on PPE Orders
The dental industry is turning a corner and now has ample supplies of some personal protective equipment (PPE) including surgical masks, respirators, and.
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Face Shields Protect Dental Heroes As They Protect Our Smiles
While it may be harder to see each other’s smiles all the time these days, dental care is still viewed as necessary during.
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Suction Significantly Reduces Aerosol Risks in Open Clinic Settings
Suction substantially decreases contamination in open clinic settings, according to Newcastle University, which has been studying how to mitigate the risks of dental.
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Helmet Contains Cough Droplets During Dental Procedures
Researchers at Cornell University have designed an open-faced helmet that patients can wear to minimize the risks of SARS-CoV-2 transmission during dental procedures..
The Top 10 Blogs of 2020
This past year has been eventful, and not just because of the pandemic. Fortunately, our roster of fearless and expert bloggers had plenty.