Celebrate Dental Infection Control Awareness Month
The Organization for Safety, Aspesis and Prevention (OSAP) is ramping up its efforts to support Dental Infection Control Awareness Month (DICAM) this September..
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Dental School Distributes KN95 Masks to Dentists in Need
The East Carolina University (ECU) School of Dental Medicine served as a distribution point for KN95 masks given to the North Carolina Dental.
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Face Shields and Masks With Valves Aren’t Effective in Stopping COVID-19
As many people use clear plastic face shields and masks with exhalation valves instead of cloth or surgical masks because they’re more comfortable,.
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AGD Takes Issue With CDC’s Updated Guidance for N95 Use
The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) recently sent a letter to Casey Hannan, MPH, acting director of the Division of Oral Health at.
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N95s Can Be Decontaminated and Reused Up to Three Times
N95 respirators can be decontaminated effectively and used up to three times, according to researchers at the University of California Los Angeles.
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CDC Updates N95 and Eyewear Guidelines for Dental Practices
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have updated their Guidance for Dental Settings, emphasizing the role of N95 masks and eyewear.
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Michigan Dentists to Receive Free PPE Kits
In a cooperative effort with the Michigan Dental Association (MDA), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan will donate $1 million for the procurement.
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Rutgers Finds Faster Way to Decontaminate N95 Masks
Researchers at the Rutgers New Jersey Medical School have identified a more rapid method for decontaminating N95 masks using vaporized hydrogen peroxide, making.
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WHO COVID-19 Guidelines Continue to Generate Discussion
Earlier this August, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended delaying routine and elective dental treatment in areas experiencing community transmission of the COVID-19.
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Portable Disinfection Chamber Uses UV Light to Sterilize PPE
Portable disinfection chambers that use ultraviolet (UV) light to inactivate virus particles could allow healthcare workers and other frontline personnel such as emergency.
