The Correct Procedures for Donning & Doffing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
We’ve pulled the most relevant information from the CDC to help dental professionals understand the appropriate way to preform donning and doffing of PPE.
Reusing Face Shields: Simple Tips for Cleaning & Maintenance
As dental practices begin reopening, the CDC is recommending additional PPE over and above what was typically worn by dental professionals pre COVID-19. One piece of PPE that many dental professional are now wearing is a face shield. To help maintain supply of PPE...
Positive signs in the dental industry continue
In a recent webinar, the Health Policy Institute and the ADA presented findings from a recent survey of dental practices focused on the state of practices reopening. In the week beginning May 18, they surveyed approximately 12,000 dentists nationally, obtaining a...
Top 5 Patient Questions and How to Answer Them
As dental offices begin to reopen, it is extremely important to adhere to proper infection control in order to rebuild practices and reinforce patient trust. This trust is an essential part in working our way back to “normal” and ensuring the utmost comfort that...
Dental office managers need to add another step to their new employee onboarding process
As dental offices being to evaluate what “normal” looks like in a Coronavirus world, they need to evaluate everything they did before, including the new employee onboarding checklist. With more emphasis on PPE, dental office managers will need to think about adjusting...