With what seems a majority of Americans wearing one mask to avoid COVID-19 exposure, public health experts now call for two masks. Upon discovery of new, highly transmissible coronavirus variants, one cloth mask will no longer cut it, according to a recent story in The Washington Post by Fenit... CONTINUE READING
On a daily basis you most likely monitor everything from the weather to your available funds and quickly satisfy your news, networking, shopping, music and caffeine fixes, all with mobile apps. Why not check your compliance with infection prevention practices? The U.S. Center for Disease... CONTINUE READING
Dentists have long been at the forefront of the discussion. In its summer 2014 issue, Incisal Edge dental lifestyle magazine published “Bitter Pills,” an examination of the burgeoning epidemic of dentists’ over-prescription of opioids such as oxycodone and hydrocodone. In the more than... CONTINUE READING
As of October 17, 2014, dental professionals are advised of the following, according to an ADA report: A person infected with Ebola is not considered contagious until symptoms appear. Due to the virulent nature of the disease, it is highly unlikely that someone with Ebola symptoms will seek... CONTINUE READING
Caption: A tour highlight at the David J. Sencer CDC Museum: trying on biohazard suits like those researchers wear when working with highly infectious agents. (Photo courtesy cdc.gov) OSAP. CDC. Two acronyms that oral healthcare providers recognize as advocates for safety. Early next year in... CONTINUE READING
"Fifty-six percent of the nation’s children did not see a dentist in 2009. That same year, a full 86 percent did not receive a dental sealant or topical fluoride treatment, two measures shown to greatly reduce cavities, according to the study, published Sept. 12 in... CONTINUE READING