Infection Control
Infection Control Practices for Dental Radiography
When taking dental radiographs, there is significant potential for cross-contamination of equipment and environmental...
Infection Control
Hepatitis C Virus and Dental Personnel
The hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a member of the flavivirus family and is...
Infection Control
New CDC Infection Control Guidelines for Dentistry
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the lead federal agency for...
CE Articles
The Tobacco-Using Patient and the Dental Office
As a primary care clinician, the dentist should identify and be prepared to intervene...
Hygiene
Treating the “Whole Patient” Builds the Practice
Considering the advances in technology over the last 10 years, dentistry today is much...
Infection Control
Selection and Use of Masks
The use of facemasks was first advocated at the end of the 19th century....
Risk Management
Dealing With Dental Malpractice, Part 1
Dr. Rosner walked into the reception room. The burly man spoke, “Are you Dr....
CE Articles
Immunity and Immunizations
Disease control and prevention are central to an effective program of infection control. It...
Management
How To Build Your Dream Practice, Part 3 Some Remaining Steps
Figure 1. Orient the new employee to start producing. Figure 2. Monitor duties and...
Hygiene
Terrifying, Troublesome, or Terrific? Secrets to Perfect Pediatric Patients
The crying started, then the wailing, then the screams. The patient was pediatric. I...