A Critical Look at Dental Instrument Integrity
In the world of healthcare, few industries place as much emphasis on infection prevention and control as dentistry. The dental industry stands at the forefront of maintaining a safe environment…
Changes to COVID-19 IPAC Guidance from CDHO and RCDSO – What it Means for Your Practice
In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, guidelines and recommendations are crucial to ensure the safety and well-being of both patients and practitioners. The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the importance of…
The Importance of Occupational Health and Safety in Dentistry
Amidst the strict regulations and guidelines aimed at safeguarding patients from contamination and infections, the well-being of dental staff members is sometimes overlooked. While dentistry…
Lifting the Lid to Optimize Ultrasonic Cleaner Performance in Dentistry
Have you ever been curious about what is actually going on underneath the lid of your practice’s ultrasonic cleaner? In this short guide I will start by figuratively removing the…
Bridging the Gap: Elevating Infection Control in Dental Clinics
As an employee of IPAC Consulting, attending the recent APIC conference was an enlightening experience that further validated the importance of our work. Engaging in conversations with seasoned infection control…
New Year, New You!
We all want to start 2023 off right. New year’s resolutions are all about goal setting personally and professionally. One of the most challenging areas for a dental office is…
Masks vs Respirators
By now, we all know that there are different types of facial protection that can be used in a dental setting, the two most common of which are masks and…
Important Practices for Disinfectants in Dental Clinics
These days, disinfectants are as integral to any dental practice as mouth mirrors. But how much do you know about these chemicals? Do you know the difference between a low…
Reprocessing: The dirty truth
Did you know that a large majority of offices we see do not separate their clean and dirty tasks properly when we first visit? There is a lot of confusion…
Why do I need to clean my hands both before and after glove use?
We have heard versions of this question from many of our clients who are wondering why hand hygiene is so important both before and after glove use. If you clean…
