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Posted: March 15, 2024Categories: IPAC Compliance , Procedural , Personal Protection and Safety , Infection Control , Dental Hygiene , Product , Professional
Face masks have become a common sight for the human population, especially since the Covid-19 global pandemic hit in 2020. At the beginning of the pandemic, public health agencies were hesitant to recommend the consistent use of face masks. The general public was also uncertain of what to believe. To mask or not to mask, this was the question. However, after the World Health Organization acknowledged that the virus could be airborne and linger in the air for hours, masking as a weapon against the coronavirus became a preventive measure to keep virus transmission in check. It was not unusual to see face masks hanging from every car rearview mirror, offered at the entrance to every business, or mandated at every work environment. Face coverings became a fashion statement when people made cloth face coverings in many styles and fabrics. This cloth covering was acceptable for the general public and is considered a form of universal source control.
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Posted: March 01, 2024
For many, the thought of visiting the dentist evokes a sense of apprehension. It’s not just the anticipation of needles or the whirring of dental drills that can send shivers down the spine; it’s also the discomfort of keeping your mouth wide open for what seems like an eternity. If you’ve ever found yourself counting down the minutes until your dental appointment is over, you’re not alone.
The strain of maintaining an open mouth throughout a procedure can be surprisingly taxing, leaving many patients dreading their time in the dental chair. But what if there were a simple solution to this common source of discomfort? Enter the unsung hero of dental care: the mouth prop.
The Unspoken Challenge of Dental Visits
It’s a scenario that plays out in countl
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Posted: February 23, 2024
White fillings, otherwise known as composite resin restorations, have revolutionized modern dentistry, allowing dentists to provide patients with aesthetically pleasing and durable solutions for damaged or decayed teeth. However, postoperative sensitivity remains a significant concern for both clinicians and patients. Although postoperative sensitivity can naturally occur, let’s dive into three of the primary causes of postoperative sensitivity that dentists look for and provide evidence-based strategies that contribute to minimizing its occurrence when they place composite resin restorations.
Understanding the Causes of Postoperative Sensitivity
There are three main factors dentists consider when a patient presents with postoperative sensitivity:
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Posted: February 16, 2024
Infection control in dentistry is critical to ensuring dental practitioners' and patients' health and safety. With the rise of infectious diseases and the need for stringent practices to prevent their spread, compliance with infection control protocols is of utmost importance in the dental industry. However, achieving full compliance can be challenging, as healthcare providers may demonstrate the Hawthorne effect, impacting their behavior and adherence to recommended guidelines. This article explores the concept of the Hawthorne effect in relation to infection control in dentistry and discusses strategies to ensure effective compliance.
The Hawthorne effect, initially discovered through a series of studies in the 1920s and 1930s at the Western Electric Hawthorne Works in Chicago, refers to the phenomenon where people modify their behavior due to the awareness or perception of being observed. In the context of infection control