Type 5 Chemical Integrating Indicators in Dentistry
How One Scenario Illustrates the Importance of This Added Step Toward Quality Assurance
By Marie T. Fluent, DDS
6 Reasons to Join Our First-Ever Virtual Summit
Essential: The Best in Practice Virtual Summit Brings the Excitement of a Convention into the Comfort of Your Home
2020 was the year that gatherings and events went virtual, and – at least for the immediate foreseeable future – it looks like there’s more of the same this year. You are essential, and we’ve been continually looking for ways to adapt to this new reality to serve you.
What Does It Mean to Be the Best in Practice in 2020 and Beyond?
How HuFriedyGroup is Evolving to Meet Your Needs
The only constant in life is change, but change can be scary. It can also be exhilarating if you make a change for the right reason at the right time. At this time last year, Hu-Friedy and Crosstex were coming together for the first time as the Dental Division of Cantel Medical. Then, at the 2020 Chicago Midwinter Meeting, we announced the new HuFriedyGroup name and identity, reflecting our expanded promise to dental professionals around the globe.
How Are Hygienists Coping with the New Normal?
Working Hygienists Share How They and Their Patients and Practices Have Adapted to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Who could have predicted that 2020 would turn out like this? At the beginning of the year, none of us expected that the global spread of a dangerous disease would upend how we live, how we relate to each other, and how we work.
Trying to Stay Ahead of Changing Infection Prevention Guidelines?
How GreenLight Dental Compliance Center™ by HuFriedyGroup Makes a Difference
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a sobering reminder that as dental healthcare professionals, we all play an important role in preventing the spread of infectious diseases. While infection prevention has long been a cornerstone of clinical theory and practice, the ongoing pandemic has undoubtedly raised the profile on infection prevention policies among clinicians and patients alike.
Using an N95 Respirator? Don’t Get Left Behind on OSHA Guidelines.
Mythbusting Common Misconceptions on Wearing N95 Respirators
Whether you’re a healthcare professional or a patient, at this stage, pretty much everyone knows what an N95 respirator is, but many may not realize there are still common myths and misconceptions about using this PPE. If you or your staff are using N95 respirators, it is highly important to ensure that there is a proper respiratory protection program in place.
Aerosol Management and HVE Best Practices
How to Reduce Aerosols While Providing Optimal Patient Care Using Ultrasonic Instruments
As we learn more about how COVID-19 is transmitted, dental practice guidelines are evolving. The U.S.
Ultrasonic Scaling: Aerosol or Drip from the Tip? What Does the Evidence Say?
Expert Advice for Implementing Aerosol Management at Your Practice
Nancy Miller, RDH, recalls not wearing masks or gloves in the days before HIV emerged as a deadly pathogen. Just as HIV brought attention to bloodborne pathogens, COVID-19 has aimed a spotlight on airborne pathogens in the dental office. Dental aerosols are primarily created by high-speed handpieces and ultrasonic scalers, air/water syringe tips, and air abrasion devices.
Q&A Part Two: Dr. Roger Levin on Adapting to Our Next Normal
Strategies and Advice for Navigating Changes to Your Practice
We asked Dr. Roger Levin of the Levin Group, dentistry's leading practice management and marketing consulting firm, to join our blog as a guest author for a two-part question-and-answer series exploring the realities of practice management in the COVID-19 world. Check out Part Two below for Roger’s advice for navigating changes to the dental team and proactively communicating with patients.
Instrument Management Is a Plus for Every Practice Looking to Bounce Back Higher
It’s More Critical – and Easier – Than Ever to Make the Switch
As dental offices continue to adapt to heightened infection prevention concerns, there is still a lot of uncertainty about what works and what doesn’t. These doubts make it difficult to know whether the steps you are taking are worth it. But what if we told you that there is an existing solution in the market – one with 95-percent satisfaction among surveyed users* – that can help you provide a safe, efficient, and more compliant practice environment for both patients and staff?