Dental Unit Waterline Chairside Testing
Without testing dental unit waterlines (DUWLs), there is no way to know if the water is safe or if your current water treatments are effective. These unknowns could potentially expose...
Cybersecurity FAQ: What Dental Practices Need to Know
Discover answers to today’s most important questions about dental IT security and data compliance.
Dental Waterline Safety and Infection Control
How Effective Are Waterline Treatment Products? Based on the largest dental waterline treatment study to date, which compiled data from over 22,000 consecutive waterline tests, here are some notable findings...
Improving Ergonomic Reach, Visibility and Workflow for Better Storage
All content provided by Midmark. According to the latest statistics from CareerExplorer, 96% of the nation's dental hygienists are female, and according to the American Dental Association, 51.6% of dental...
How Single-Visit Dentistry Sets You and Your Patients Up for Success
Preferred by Patients According to recent survey data provided by Dentsply Sirona, a leader in single-visit dentistry solutions, demand for same-day dental restorations is high. Among today’s patients:• 80% would...
Brush up on hand hygiene for Global Handwashing Day
Proper hand hygiene is the most important step dental practices can take in the name of infection control and prevention. For Global Handwashing Day, we examine the history, challenges and best practices for hand hygiene in the dental setting.
The fastest way to access safety information in an emergency and stay OSHA compliant
Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) are required for all hazardous chemicals used in a dental practice or research facility. However, an SDS is only an effective tool if it can be readily accessed.
Ergonomic dental chairs and stools: Key features for pain-free dentistry
As a profession, dentistry includes repetitive reaching, twisting and turning that can lead to chronic back and neck pain. However, a good set of core equipment will enable and encourage comfortable patient positioning and provide excellent access to the patient’s oral cavity. Learn about the ergonomics of dental stools and patient chairs from A-dec.
A look back at COVID-19: Lessons learned from the height of the pandemic
Although COVID-19 still poses threats, much of what dental practices put in place during the early days of the pandemic continue to demonstrate important lessons about infection control and prevention, issues that have become paramount and will continue to be critical moving forward.
How dental practices can protect themselves from cyberattacks
Keeping your practice and patient information safe requires layers of protection and ongoing vigilance. Here are several steps dental practices should take to protect their business from cyberattacks, plus common misconceptions debunked.
The importance of safe dental instrument processing
Proper instrument processing not only extends the lifespan of your valuable investments but also helps ensure the safety of your patients and staff.
Creating a culture of safety at your dental practice
A team commitment to infection prevention ensures the health, safety and satisfaction of your patients and staff while protecting your practice from costly repercussions.