This question was submitted by a general dentist: What are the guidelines for washing hands if I am moving directly from one patient to another, such as when my hygienist asks me to perform an examination? Dr. Nita Mazurat, representing the Organization for Safety, Asepsis, and Prevention (OSAP) has provided this quick initial response The […]
OSAP Joins Forces With JCDA Oasis ANNAPOLIS, MD — MAY 15, 2013 — The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) is joining forces with the Canadian Dental Association and its Journal of the Canadian Dental Association Oasis program to bring infection prevention resources to Canadian dental professionals. Recently, the JCDA underwent a […]
This question was submitted by a general dentist: “Should the transmission (gears) inside prophy heads and slow speed hand pieces be sterilized between patients? I find to my surprise that assistants and hygienists leave these on the angle nose cones.” A quick initial response is provided by Dr. Nita Mazurat, Associate Professor in the Faculty of […]