Not every procedure carries the same risk of fluid splash or aerosol exposure, and not every mask offers the same level of protection. Selecting the correct mask for the task...
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Reusable metal instruments—forceps, elevators, scalers, mirrors, and hemostats—represent a substantial investment for any practice. While sterilization protocols get most of the attention, the way instruments are handled between uses often...
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A written infection control policy is only as strong as the team executing it every day. Many practices have detailed protocols sitting in a binder that few staff members have...
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The FDA has just updated its Medical Device Shortages List (MDSL), and the headline looks reassuring at first glance: the list is shorter than it's been in years. But a...
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Handpieces are among the most heavily used—and most expensive—instruments in any dental practice. Yet they're often the most neglected when it comes to routine maintenance. A consistent care protocol can...
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Among the compliance obligations dental practices manage, one federal environmental rule is often underappreciated: the EPA's Dental Effluent Guidelines. Unlike infection control standards, this rule governs what leaves your office...
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For most dental and medical practices, consumable supplies represent one of the largest controllable line items in the operating budget. Yet inventory is often managed reactively—someone notices a shelf is...
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Practices that order gloves by the case have likely already noticed the difference on their invoices. As of January 2026, tariffs on Chinese-origin medical-grade nitrile gloves reached their highest level...
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An autoclave is one of the most heavily used—and most expensive—pieces of equipment in a dental or medical office. Yet routine mechanical upkeep is often overlooked once daily sterilization cycles...
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Sterilizer monitoring is one of the most frequently cited weak points during dental board inspections — not because practices lack autoclaves, but because documentation is incomplete or testing frequency falls...
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