Innovations in Infection Control in Dentistry

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This Compendium eBook offers a continuing education (CE) article on the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) for infection control in the dental setting. This eBook also includes a report of an in vitro study evaluating the effectiveness of a SARS-CoV-2 virucidal oral rinse. Download to earn 2 FREE CEU now! 

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CE: PPE: The Last Line of Defense
A Review of Hierarchy of Controls and Precaution Levels in the Dental Setting
Joy D. Void-Holmes, RDH, BSDH, DHSc, AADH
This article discusses the hierarchy of infection controls and the precaution levels (ie, standard precautions and transmission-based precautions) that are currently implemented in the dental setting, and also reviews the CDC’s most recent recommendations for PPE for dental healthcare professionals.
Credits: 2 Self-Study CEU
Cost: $0
Provider: AEGIS Publications, LLC

Virucidal Properties of Molecular Iodine Oral Rinse Against SARS-CoV-2
Volha Teagle, PhD; Donald S. Clem, DDS; and Thomas Yoon, DDS
This article discusses the results of a novel in vitro study and its clinical implications for infection control of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.