When it comes to safe school reopenings, air quality is key. The CDC has published guidelines on air quality for schools. But the CDC publishes as much information as they can, without considering how difficult it is to understand. All that information can be overwhelming. We’ll sum it up neatly… School safety and air quality […]
Michigan Schools: Use Funding for HEPA Air Purifiers!
Good news out of the Midwest: the Great State of Michigan has passed a bill ensuring that each school district gets at least $450 per student for implementing COVID-19 related safety measures.
NEWS: Vaniman Manufacturing Co. Delivers Hundreds of Air Purifiers for NM School District
HEPA filter air purifiers to bring Artesia Public Schools classrooms within CDC recommended air purification guidelines.
Addressing Inhalation Exposure for COVID-19 and Beyond
Is your place of work addressing inhalation exposure properly? And just how “temporary” are your COVID-19 safety measures?
Air Changes Per Hour: The What, Why, & How Answered.
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 Hour or “ACH” rating. To […]
How to Convince Your Dentist to Buy New Equipment: A Guide
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 when the equipment is desperately needed? No […]
Infection Control Webinar: Aerosols & Airborne Hazards in Dental Offices
Researchers find that regular teeth brushing may prevent cancer.
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 other dental infections. The study performed found that patients with non-inherited colorectal polyps showed similar mutation […]
Disinfectant fogging for dental offices: is it safe?
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. EPA and CDC guidance for disinfectant fogging. It’s important to note that only Hydrogen Peroxide is […]
WHO Ruffles Dentists Suggesting Postponed Dental Treatment – ADA Responds
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 dental care should be prioritized followed by non-aerosol generating procedures. Varenne stated, “WHO guidance recommends in […]