by Nathan Frey | Jul 14, 2020 | Air Filtration
Dental aerosol management and infection control have come to the forefront of dentistry. As concerns over aerosol generating procedures and air filtration increase, the need for proper control methods is clear. Sources are linked in blue throughout the article. Use...
by Nathan Frey | Nov 4, 2020 | Air Filtration
If you’re looking for a quick guide on what air changes per hour is, why it’s used, and how to implement it to improve your indoor air quality, you’ve found it. One of the most important factors to consider when dealing with indoor air quality is the Air Changes Per...
by Nathan Frey | Oct 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
If you’re a dental hygienist or assistant you’ve probably had to ask your dentist to invest in equipment you could use for your job. The main problem is that most practice owners avoid spending extra money- especially if they don’t see the value. But what do you do...
by Nathan Frey | Sep 21, 2020 | Air Filtration
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by Nathan Frey | Sep 8, 2020 | Dental News
Researchers at Duke Medical School studying cancer mutations find that Colibactin, produced by the bacteria Escherichia coli, appear to trigger DNA mutation. Escherichia coli, normally found in the colon, also appeared in patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma and...
by Nathan Frey | Aug 14, 2020 | Dental News
Disinfectant Fogging has become one of the latest methods being employed in the battle against infection control in the dental office. But is it safe? To answer this question, we reviewed the latest research and commentary from chemical engineers. What is disinfectant...
by Nathan Frey | Aug 13, 2020 | Dental News
On an August 11th press release, the WHO recommended that non-emergency dental care be postponed during COVID-19 to mitigate the risks posed by aerosol generating procedures. WHO’s Chief Dental Office, Benoit Varenne, DDS, MPH, PHD, suggest urgent and emergency...
by Nathan Frey | Jul 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
As part of our mission to improve the lives of dental healthcare professionals we’re teaming up with OSAP, The Organization for Safety Asepsis and Prevention. OSAP’s goal is to be the leading provider of infection prevention and control education, training and...
by Nathan Frey | Jul 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
Recent research published July 2020 testing over 32,480 residents and staff from nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Massachusetts “found strikingly similar distributions of viral load in patients with or without symptoms at the time of testing…”...
by Nathan Frey | Jul 27, 2020 | Air Filtration
Research finds that particle size is the most important determinant of aerosol behavior. Many existing recommendations have been based on older studies, however over the last 20 years numerous investigators have directly measured the particle size of infectious...
by Nathan Frey | Jul 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
Several social media posts have been popping up showing a CDC document which recommends against the use of face masks fueling an army of anti-mask Facebook users. The document sparked a fact-checking article to be published by Reuters who reached out to the CDC...
by Nathan Frey | Jul 9, 2020 | Dental News, News
The news has been overwhelmed with stories about a resurgence in COVID-19 cases. As a side effect, some states are beginning to backtrack on reopening plans. Multiple news stories have been released which point to several states in particular that are...
by Nathan Frey | Jul 6, 2020 | Dental News
Knowing what your patients are concerned about is key to running a successful dental practice but can be difficult to truly know. Luckily, we have insight into “the minds of the people” using a bit of digital savvy. At Vaniman, we continuously look for insight...
by Nathan Frey | Jul 1, 2020 | Dental News
Equipment manufacturers and several dental professionals are making potentially false statements regarding newly introduced infection control equipment; and it could get them into legal trouble. Dental practitioners should be wary about making claims regarding...
by Nathan Frey | Jun 24, 2020 | Air Filtration, Tech Tips
HEPA air purification systems are often misplaced in dental offices and labs. Use this guide to properly place your HEPA air purifier. Dental staff and equipment dealers are rarely educated on the nuances of where to place air filtration devices in dental...
by Nathan Frey | Jun 24, 2020 | Dental News, Uncategorized
In a recent update to it’s Guidance for Dental Settings, the CDC has removed the 15 minute wait time between patients after dental aerosol generating procedures. The ADA countered by advising against this. CDC Updates Dental Setting Recommendations The CDC updated...
by Nathan Frey | May 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
Recently, Vaniman Manufacturing Co. received a warning letter from the FTC regarding a recent COVID-19 related blog article we wrote about the efficacy of our HEPA filtration systems as it pertains to COVID-19. While we took this claim seriously, the situation is not...
by Nathan Frey | Apr 22, 2020 | Air Filtration
Claims are being made from HEPA filtration equipment manufacturers offering UV light as an additional filter method to kill the COVID-19 virus but in some cases may have an opposite effect. If you research this subject in-depth, you’ll find many studies just...
by Nathan Frey | Apr 6, 2020 | General
The cleaning, sterilization, and washing of N95, KN95, and cloth face masks is likely to increase since many are now utilizing this form of PPE. (updated 8/15) Due to limited supply, healthcare workers and regular people alike may need to reuse their face...
by Nathan Frey | Mar 20, 2020 | Air Filtration
Due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic, we decided to clear up a few things about HEPA filtration and viruses. Do HEPA air purifiers filter out the COVID-19 virus? A CDC microscopic image of the COVID-19 virus. The short answer is we don’t have any...
