AGPs

Common Dental Procedures Present Low Risk for Aerosol Spread of COVID-19

Many common dental procedures have very low risk for increasing the aerosol spread of...

What in the World Do We Do Now About Masks?

Dental practice changed forever last year, distinguishing aerosol-generating procedures (AGPs) from non-AGPs, while adding...

Many AGPs Appear Unlikely to Generate Infectious Aerosol

Emerging evidence indicates that many currently defined aerosol-generating procedures (AGPs) are unlikely to play...

Model Yields Best Practices for Decreasing Aerosol Spread

A collaborative effort between researchers at the University of Minnesota and clinicians has had...

NHS Updates Standard Operating Procedure for Dentists in England

The National Health Service (NHS) has updated the standard operating procedure, “Transition to Recovery,”...

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...

Suction Significantly Reduces Aerosol Risks in Open Clinic Settings

Suction substantially decreases contamination in open clinic settings, according to Newcastle University, which has...

Collaboration Launches Online Fallow Time Calculator

Dental practices that need to figure out how long they should wait between treating...

Fallow Periods Recommended Only for Highest-Risk Procedures

The Faculty of General Dental Practice UK (FGDP(UK)) and College of General Dentistry (CGDent)...

England’s Chief Dentist Releases Guidance for Fallow Time Following AGPs

England’s Chief Dental Officer Sara Hurley has released guidelines for how much fallow time...