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One For All Foaming Hand Sanitizer is an alcohol-free formulation designed to deliver extended protection in-between hand washings. 

Ho Dental’s New Hand Sanitizer Formulated to Protect Dental Staff and Patients

Stan Goff is the Managing Editor of Dental Products Report, Dental Lab Products and Modern Hygienist. He has covered the dental industry since 1999 and can be reached at sgoff@mjhlifesciences.com.  

Here’s a quick look at 5 infection control protocols that are hard to imagine not being used by your dentist.

Hard to Believe These 5 Infection Control Protocols Weren’t Always A Thing

This high-powered, handheld LED device from Xenex Disinfection Services is designed to quickly disinfect surfaces in confined spaces, such as dental practices, to deactivate harmful pathogens.

5Ws* Deactivate

New loupes provide protection for the wearer's eyes via innovative silicone inserts.

Designs for Vision Launches Aerosol Protection Loupes

With so many air flow solutions available to protect patients, staff from COVID-19, clinicians need to do homework to select the best fit for their practices.

Experts, Science Needed to Help Dental Practices Air on the Safe Side

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.

Aerosol reduction in the practice does not have to be a costly safety measure.

Affordable Aerosol Reduction

Designed with safety in mind, this new handpiece features aerosol-reducing technology to help prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

Henry Schein Announces Aerosol Reducing Maxima Pro 2AR Highspeed Handpiece

We are heading into a new normal for dental hygiene. But what will that look like in a post-COVID era?

Hygiene in the Age of COVID: What to Expect in the New Normal

Dr. Bethany Valachi, PT, DPT, MS, CEAS is DPR’s ergonomics editor and author of the book,“Practice Dentistry Pain-Free” and clinical instructor of ergonomics at OHSU School of Dentistry in Portland, Ore. She is also the author of the evidence-based "Online Dental Ergonomic & Wellness System for Dental Professionals." A physical therapist who has worked exclusively with dental professionals for more than 15 years, she is recognized internationally as an expert in dental ergonomics, and has been invited to lecture at more than 300 conferences worldwide. She has published more than 50 articles in peer-reviewed dental journals and has developed patient positioning and exercise DVDs specifically for dental professionals. Bethany offers free newsletters, articles, videos and product reviews on her website at www.posturedontics.com and can be reached at info@posturedontics.com.

There are ways to mitigate headaches and fatigue caused by consistent usage of N95 masks.

Heavy Masks, Headaches, and Fatigue

Take a closer look at how the dental industry adapted and how to move forward.