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With A-dec’s growing line of practice protection solutions, clinicians and patients can feel confident they’re in a safe and healthy environment. 

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Robert Elsenpeter is a freelance writer and frequent contributor to Dental Products Report and Dental Lab Products. He is also the author of 18 technology books, including the award-winning Green IT: Reduce Your Information System's Environmental Impact While Adding to the Bottom Line. As such, he’s particularly interested in the technological side of dentistry.

Safety checks and pop quizzes can help a practice stay updated and informed on proper infection control protocol. 

Ensuring Safety and Compliance Through Dental Practice Spot Checks

There are certain rules and regulations for the type of waste disposal that your practice will have to adhere to. 

Best Practices for Waste Disposal in a Dental Practice

Born and raised in Beijing, China, Dr Wang earned her first dental degree from Beijing University in 1988 and worked as a dentist for five years. She came to the US in 1993, but did not speak the language. She learned English and enrolled in dental school in New York. She graduated from New York University’s Dental School and earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery in 2001. After working as an associate dentist for 3 years, Dr. Wang made the decision to take control of her future and opened her own practice, Beacon Dental in Beacon, NY.

One clinician’s background in fashion helped launch ProtectAll PPE during the pandemic.

Creating Reusable Gowns to Meet Post–COVID-19 Infection Control Needs

Kellie Nock is the assistant editor for Dental Products Report. She graduated from Kent State University in 2018 with a Bachelor's in Journalism. Kellie enjoys multimedia content creation with a focus on audio and video storytelling. 

Slideshows

Some offices are better at infection control than others, but breaches can be avoided if you take the right steps.

6 Common Infection Control Breaches in Dental Practices

Ensuring that each individual is correctly fitted in their personal protective equipment will ensure a cleaner, more protected practice. 

One Size Doesn’t Fit All: Ensure Everyone at the Practice has the Right-Sized Protective Equipment 

In the heat of summer, it can be hard to stay cool while still maintaining proper infection control protocols. But there are a variety of ways to beat the heat while still keeping clean. 

Keeping Your Cool: How to Work Safely in Warm Weather 

As founder SolmeteX, where he served as CEO from 1994 to 2010, Mr Boyd is credited with pioneering amalgam separation in dentistry. He holds numerous patents for water treatment technologies and has consulted with regulatory agencies including the EPA. He is currently founder and CTO of Toppen Dental Solutions, a water treatment company dedicated to serving the dental community.

Toppen Health’s UltraSafe™ utilizes ultrafiltration technology for safe waterline disinfection.

Infection Control: A New Definition of “Safe”

Striving for infection prevention perfection can lead to safety risks if instructions and details are overlooked. 

The Potential Risks and Hazards of Being Clean in a Dental Practice

How to best sterilize items and equipment that prove difficult to clean the standard way.
