The American Dental Association is committed to helping the dental community navigate the unprecedented crisis of COVID-19. Their most up-to-date information regarding can be found at ADA.org/virus. On March 20, 2020, the ADA teamed with leading infection control experts from the... CONTINUE READING
Dental Infection Control Awareness Month #DICAM19 is an annual, month-long campaign in September that shares the latest Center for Disease Control CDC information. Its aim: to build patient trust by sharing the stories of how dental teams practice patient safety. The dental profession is taking... 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