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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.

Articles

A look at some the of compliant and safe ways to make the sterilization center of the dental practice more efficient to use. 

Enhancing Efficiency in the Sterilization Center of Your Dental Practice

When taking stock in your dental practice's inventory, knowing your sterilizer’s ins-and-outs, including when to retire it and get a new one, is vital. 

Knowing When Your Dental Practice Needs a New Sterilizer

Looking at how to handle challenging infection control tasks and the variability in how we can optimize these tasks moving forward. 

Finding a Better Way to Tackle Infection Control Tasks in the Dental Practice

This indoor, upper-air disinfection system is a lightweight solution for dental practices looking to improve its air quality. 

Excelitas Technologies Introduces Kepri Upper-Air UVC Disinfection System

Looking at some of the best ways to keep equipment cleaners up and running for a long lifespan. 

Cleaning the Dental Equipment Cleaners

There are a few items in every dental practice that present a unique challenge when it comes to disinfection and cleaning. 

The Things in the Dental Practice You Just Can’t Clean

Kristin Hohman has served as Associate Editor of Dental Products report since 2019. She has a background in journalism and digital content. Kristin can be reached at khohman@mjhlifesciences.com.

A roundup of some of the best PPE on the market now.

The First Line of Defense 

The COVID-19 pandemic has been full of hard lessons for healthcare providers. But improved infection control has been a silver lining. 

Pandemic Impact: The Infection Control Lessons We Learned

Infection control practices can be made more efficient by way of automation. Here we gain insight on best practices for automating infection control protocol.  

Which Automatic Processes make Infection Control More Efficient for Dental Practices 

This study demonstrates the importance of certain cells in the mouth in protecting against disease caused by oral bacteria. 