“We Have Policies” Usually Means One of Three Things
Almost every dental practice says the same thing when we ask about policies: “Oh yes, we have those.” And sometimes they do. But often, once we start looking a little…
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The Power of a Single Source of Truth in Dental Policies
How to centralize your policies without losing what makes your practice unique In a busy dental practice, your team does not have time to search through binders, old emails, shared…
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Would It Blow Your Mind If I Told You There Are Three Distinct Sections for Reprocessing?
It might sound basic. It might even sound obvious. But in dental practices across Ontario, one of the most frequently misunderstood—and inconsistently implemented—concepts in infection prevention and control is this:…
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We’ve Completed 195 Dental Audits in the Past Year: The 3 IPAC Gaps We See Again and Again
In the past year, IPAC Consulting completed 195 dental audits across a wide range of dental practices. While each clinic was different, our consultants noticed something important: the same types…
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The Compliance Risk You Can’t See: Everyone Doing It “Almost” the Same Way
Suddenly, the whole team is doing things almost the same way, and that ‘almost’ is precisely where risk builds. In a busy dental practice, most compliance issues do not start…
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A Dental IPAC Walk: A Simple Way to Strengthen Infection Control Before World Hand Hygiene Day
The goal is not to catch staff doing something wrong. The goal is to look at the workflow with fresh eyes and identify where small adjustments could make the right…
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The #1 Time Suck in Dental Practices: Managing MIFUs and SDS (And How to Fix It)
As an infection control consultant, I’ve spent a lot of time inside dental offices reviewing compliance with Public Health and Royal College (RCDSO) requirements. And there’s one issue that comes…
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The #1 Mistake I See During Public Health Inspections (And How Dentists Can Avoid It)
As an infection control consultant, I’ve walked into countless dental offices—some pristine, some struggling, and many somewhere in between. I’ve worked alongside teams preparing for Public Health inspections, responded to…
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Why Some Dental Offices Stay Stuck in “Fixing Things” Mode, and How to Identify the Gaps That Matter Most
Most offices do not struggle because they do not care about compliance. They struggle because it can be difficult to step back and clearly see where the real risks are.”…
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Is Your Dental Clinic Ready for a Health & Safety Inspection?
Is Your Dental Clinic Ready for a Health & Safety Inspection? By: Renee Robinson | CRSP Running a dental clinic is about more than just providing great patient care—it’s about…
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New Year, New Inspections: Proactive Measures for Stress-Free Inspections
New Year, New Inspections: Proactive Measures for Stress-Free Inspections By: Michael Streicher | BPH, BEPH, LTC-CIP In the dynamic field of dental healthcare, maintaining robust IPAC practices is essential to…
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Setting Yourself Up for Success in the New Year: Thriving with Dental Compliance
Setting Yourself Up for Success in the New Year: Thriving with Dental Compliance By: Jacob Whittock | BSc, PMP As we enter the new year, dental practices face mounting pressures…
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Revolutionizing Dental Education Through E-Learning: A Designer’s Perspective
Revolutionizing Dental Education Through E-Learning: A Designer’s Perspective By: Elroy Damian Joseph Reflecting on 2024, one thing is clear: dentists are turning to e-learning more than ever. The shift began…
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Ongoing Reprocessing Competency Education in Dentistry: Ensuring Patient Safety and Compliance with Regulatory Requirements
Ongoing Reprocessing Competency Education in Dentistry: Ensuring Patient Safety and Compliance with Regulatory Requirements By: Michael Streicher, BPH, BEPH, LTC-CIP Maintaining a safe clinical environment is of utmost importance in…
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The Critical Importance of Maintaining Dental Waterlines for Infection Control
In the complicated world of dentistry, ensuring patients are out of danger by paying close attention to details can make all the difference in a dental appointment. One of the…
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“Navigating the Future” Today: Proactive Infection Control Steps for Dental Offices – Preparing for ODA ASM 2024
As the dental industry gears up for the much-anticipated ODA ASM 2024 conference with its theme of “Navigating the Future,” it’s crucial for dental professionals to stay ahead of the curve, especially in infection control.
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Navigating Infection Control for Elder Dental Patients
As an infection control expert dedicated to advancing patient safety in dental settings, I recognize the critical importance of addressing the unique infection control challenges faced by older adult patients….
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“I Thought My Sterilizer Was Approved…”
It was a brisk Saturday morning when the call came in, disrupting what would have otherwise been a quiet weekend. A sense of urgency permeated through the voice on the other end as the practice manager relayed the shocking news
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From Compliance to Excellence: The Value of Ongoing Training for Optimal Infection Control
Infection control lies at the heart of every dental practice, ensuring the safety and well-being of both patients and staff. As the landscape of infection prevention evolves, dental professionals must…
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Tailored Solutions for Dental Success?
Ensuring patient safety is paramount in the dental industry, and consistent adherence to Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) policies and procedures is non-negotiable. In collaboration with IPAC Canada and the…
