Instrument Management and Infection Prevention Resources

Dental infection control has never been more important in creating a safe and healthy practice environment. Explore the resources below to learn more about compliance guidelines and how to keep you, your patients and your practice safe.

centers for disease control (CDC)

organization for safety, asepsis and prevention (OSAP)

new! OSAP provides comprehensive tools and resources specifically designed to help dental professionals understand and comply with the CDC guidelines. visit website
in a cooperative agreement with CDC, OSAP also produced "from policy to practice: OSAP's guide to the guidelines", a workbook designed to help dental professionals put the new recommendations into practice. each chapter contains practical, how-to instructions, charts and checklists, pictures and captions, answers to common questions, and guidance for making sound clinical judgments. visit website
you can also view OSAP's video "from policy to practice: OSAP's interactive guide to the CDC guidelines" visit website
various infection control checklists visit website
the OSAP website delivers the latest information on infection control, safety and more at www.OSAP.org visit website

practice safety and patient education

ontario canada practice safety and patient education

state infection control guidelines

occupational safety and health act (OSHA)

employee continuing education requirements by state

educational articles and materials

Infection Control & Compliance

Every Day Infection Prevention, But Not an Everyday Solution
John A. Molinari, PhD
HuFriedyGroup Blog – May 2020
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Infection Control – Risk Reduction and Compliance in the Dental Office
Fiona M. Collins, BDS, MBA, MA, FPFA
Noel Brandon Kelsch, RDHAP, MS
Dental Learning – February 2020
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3 Common Infection Control Questions Answered
John Molinari, PhD
Dental Products Report - October 2019
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Safety Documentation in Dental Practices: OSHA and CDC
Mary Govoni, MBA, RDH, CDA
Dentistry IQ - October 2019
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Can You Pass These 10 Safety Challenges?
Olivia Wann, JD, RDA
March 2017
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Creating a culture of safety in dental practice settings
Mary Govoni, MBA, RDH, CDA
Dental Economics—February 2018
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Back to basics: Infection control and prevention
Olivia Wann, JD, RDA
September 2016
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Summary of Infection Prevention Practices in Dental Settings: What Every Clinician Must Know
Marie T. Fluent, DDS
July 2016
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Infection Prevention and Instrument Processing Guidelines (IMS-235)
July 2016
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Creating a culture of safety in dental practice settings
Mary Govoni, MBA, RDH, CDA
Dental Economics—January 2018
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A summary of the 'Summary of Infection Prevention Practices in Dental Settings: Basic Expectations for Safe Care'
Marie T. Fluent, DDS
May 2016
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A Infection Control in the Dental Office: Compliance Revisited
Marie T. Fluent, DDS
October 2013
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A Patient's Perspective
Noel Kelsch
September 2012
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instrument management system cassettes

Top 5 Reasons Your Dental Practice Should Consider Instrument Cassettes
Karen Daw, MBA, CECM
Dentistry IQ – June 2020
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Instrument Management Systems
Katherine Schrubbe, RDH, BS, M.Ed, PhD
May/June 2020, EGP
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Time is Money
Olivia Wann, JD
January 2020, Dental Economics
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Can't Touch This!
Olivia Wann, JD
Dentistry IQ - June 2019
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Cassettes: Safety and Efficacy Considerations
John A. Molinari, Ph.D. NNOHA
March 2018
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Why I Use IMS Download
IMS Efficiency GP Issue 1 2018 Download
Why I Use: IMS
Dental Product Shopper
Dr. Izzy Naem
December 2017
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Instrument Processing Myth Busters
Marie T. Fluent, DDS
November 2017
Dental Economics
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How Organized Are Your Instruments?
Rebecca Knight
Fall 2017
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Sterilization Systems How to Build Your Practice's Central Sterilization Area
Andrea Cook
August 2017
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Instrument Processing Efficiency
John A. Molinari, PhD
July 2017
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Minimize Risk, Maximize Productivity
Marie T. Fluent, DDS
June 2017
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Safety and Efficiency in Instrument Management
Mary Govoni
May 2017
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Sharps Injuries Hurt
How Pacific Dental Services® Eliminated the Pain
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The Trays vs. Cassette
Marie T. Fluent, DDS and
Catherine L. Pawloski, RDH, BSDH—December 2016
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On your mark, cassette, get organized
Olivia Wann, JD, RDA
October 2016
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Instrument processing and sterilization: Key considerations
John A. Molinari, PhD
November 2016
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Tips for a predictable, positive, and productive workday
Marie T. Fluent, DDS and
Catherine L. Pawloski, RDH, BSDH
June 2016
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Patients appreciate that instruments have been carefully processed for them and their intended procedure.
Marie Fluent, DDS
February 2016
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Give Me Some Space! Following CDC Guidelines for an Ideal Central Sterilization Area
Olivia Wann, RDA, JD
November 2015
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Instrument Cleaning: Why, Who, and, How?
Marie Fluent, DDS
November 2015
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Infection Control Q and A: Instrument Processing
John A. Molinari, PHD
October 2015
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Adding 'WOW' and Safety to your Dental Practice
Olivia Wann, RDA, JD
September 2015
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Faster, Safer, More Efficient - All-In-One Integrated Cassette System - Dental Product Shopper
Dental Product Shopper
May 2015
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Instrument Cassettes: Effective and Safe
John A. Molinari, PHD and Peri Nelson, B.S.
March 2015
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Instrument Cassettes: Thinking Ahead
John A. Molinari, PHD
March 2015
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Instrument Processing and Recirculation: Issues and Considerations
John A. Molinari, PHD
October 2014
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Implementation of Cassettes: A Case Report-Part One
Marie T. Fluent, DDS
August 2014
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Implementation of Cassettes: A Case Report - Part Two
Marie T. Fluent, DDS
August 2014
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Just Let It Flow
Olivia Wann, RDA, BS
May 2014
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IMS Troubleshooting Guide (IMS-375)
May 2014
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Instrument Cassettes: And Effective Infection Control Precaution
Dr. John Molinari
August 2013
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Dental Economics: Ouch!!!-I just got stuck!
Olivia Wann, RDA, BS
December 2012
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Traveling the Instrument-Processing Pathway
John Molinari & Marie Fluent
March 2012
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RDH: Instrument Cassettes
Mary Govoni
October 2011
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Safe and Effective Instrument Cleaning
Mary Govoni
October 2011
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Safety Management Programs: The Infection Control and Safety Considerations behind a Successful Program
Olivia Wann, RDA, BS
May 2011
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Water Treatment

Basic Guidelines Dental Water Quality
John Molinari, PhD , DPR
February 2020
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Boil Water Advisory - VistaClear™ and VistaPure™ Systems Download
Boil Water Advisory - DentaPure™ and Hu-Friedy® Waterline Filter Cartridges Download
Maintaining Dental Unit Waterlines
Jim Chandler
Dental Products Report
February 2019
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New Products: Hu-Friedy Waterline Filter, Dental Product Shopper, Fall 2018 Download
Dental Economics: Dental Unit Water Quality Revisited
Mary Govoni
September 2017
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Dental water line infection control: A work in progress
Dr. John A. Molinari
February 2017
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Dental Economics: Dental Unit Water Lines: From Inferential to Documented Evidence
Dr. John Molinari
January 2013
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Office Closure & Re-opening Protocols - VistaPure™ Water Purification System Download

Hand hygiene

Hand Hygiene: Are Dental Professionals Doing It Right?
Karen Daw
Dentistry IQ
December 2019
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give yourself a hand: hand hygiene considerations for dental professionals
olivia wann, jd, rda, phd
december 2017
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effective, sensible, and safe hand hygiene
john molinari, phd
december 2016
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hand hygiene compliance in the dental settings
marie t. fluent, dds
march 2015
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healthy hands for dental professionals
leslie canham
march/april 2015
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hand washing: are we becoming complacent?
mary govoni
september 2013
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hand hygiene in the dental setting: reducing the risk of infection
marie t. fluent
september 2013
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hand hygiene: did mother really know best?
marie t. fluent
october 2012
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hand care: a critical step in infection prevention
mary govoni
april 2012
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hand washing products: what to use and when
mary govoni
august 2011
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the first step in infection control is hand hygiene
leslie canham
january/february 2011
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your most important asset: protect your hands from infection
mary govoni
january 2011
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Biological and Sterilization Monitoring

cleaning & care

surface disinfectant

SDS data sheets

advantaclear™ surface disinfectant liquid (MSDS-073) download
advantaclear™ surface disinfectant wipes - english (MSDS-072) download
autoclave wrap safety data sheet english download
autoclave wrap safety data sheet french download
enzymatic spray gel material safety data sheet- english download
enzymatic spray gel material safety data sheet- french download
enzymax earth liquid safety data sheet- english download
enzymax earth liquid safety data sheet- french download
enzymax earth powder safety data sheet- english download
enzymax earth powder safety data sheet- french download
enzymax liquid concentrate material safety data sheet- english download
enzymax liquid concentrate material safety data sheet- french download
enzymax liquid material safety data sheet- english download
enzymax liquid material safety data sheet- french download
enzymax powder safety data sheet- english download
enzymax powder safety data sheet- french download
hu-friedy hand essentials antibacterial soap - english (MSDS-015) download
hu-friedy hand essentials antibacterial soap - french (MSDS-016) download
hu-friedy hand essentials hand antiseptic gel - english (MSDS-018) download
hu-friedy hand essentials hand antiseptic gel - french (MSDS-018) download
hu-friedy hand essentials lotion soap - english (MSDS-019) download
hu-friedy hand essentials lotion soap - french (MSDS-020) download
hu-friedy hand essentials lotion soap - french (MSDS-020) download
hu-friedy hand essentials moisturizing lotion - english (MSDS-021) download
hu-friedy hand essentials moisturizing lotion - french (MSDS-022) download
hu-friedy hand essentials skin repair cream - english (MSDS-023) download
hu-friedy hand essentials skin repair cream - french (MSDS-024) download
ILS instrument lubricant safety data sheet- english download
ILS instrument lubricant safety data sheet- french download
IMS daily clean material safety data sheet- english download
IMS daily clean material safety data sheet- french download
ips penetrating oil safety data sheet- english download
ips penetrating oil safety data sheet- french download
shine renew instrument stain and rust remover - safety data sheet – english download
shine renew instrument stain and rust remover - safety data sheet – french download
sterillium comfort gel - english (MSDS-029) download
sterillium comfort gel - french (MSDS-030) download
steam sterilization integrator SDS – english download
steam sterilization integrator SDS – french download
universal wrap safety data sheet – english download
universal wrap safety data sheet – french download
vistaclean irrigant solution concentrate safety data sheet- english download
vistaclean irrigant solution concentrate safety data sheet- french download
vistatab antimicrobial tablets safety data sheet- english download
vistatab antimicrobial tablets safety data sheet- french download

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