Sherrie Busby, EDDA, CDSO, CDIPC

Sherrie Busby's 30 years of extensive experience and education in the field make her a valuable resource for dental assistants seeking to enhance their skills and advance their careers. She works closely with dental assistants to provide them with comprehensive training on a wide range of topics, including clinical techniques and comprehensive infection control, dental software with AI, and documentation guidelines.

Articles

Clean Bite: No Time for April Foolin’ With PPE

April 20, 2026

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The Clean Bite's Sherrie Busby and Becki McFadden write on how proper PPE use in dental settings reduces infection risk from aerosols and sharps, protecting providers and patients through consistent use of masks, gloves, face shields, and protective apparel.

The Clean Bite: When Life Takes You Beyond Dentistry

March 24, 2026

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Sherrie Busby, steps out of dental IPC to highlight infection control risks in Alzheimers care, including UTIs, C difficile, and hygiene practices. Practical tips on handwashing, PPE, and environmental cleaning emphasize protecting vulnerable patients while supporting caregivers’ health and resilience in home settings and safety outcomes.

The Clean Bite: The Dirty Truth About Stethoscopes…and What Dentistry Can Learn From It

February 13, 2026

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Why small lapses in cleaning can lead to significant infection control consequences—and how dentistry can close the gaps.

Clean Bite: Are We Paying Enough Attention to Colds, Flu, and COVID-19?

January 30, 2026

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Cold, flu, RSV, and COVID-19 are still circulating, but many people have stopped paying attention. This article breaks down how to recognize the differences between common respiratory illnesses, explains overlapping symptoms, and outlines practical steps health care and dental professionals can take to reduce transmission. From hand hygiene and masking to staying home when sick and vaccination awareness, the piece reinforces why everyday prevention still matters during respiratory virus season.

The Clean Bite: Real Talk About Infection Control – Creating an Effective Dental Infection Prevention Training Program

December 17, 2025

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When infection control slips, the consequences can be serious: patient harm, staff illness, fines from OSHA/local inspectors, and damage to your reputation. That’s why training isn’t optional; it’s essential.

The Clean Bite: Real Talk About Infection Control—Single-Use vs Reusable Dental Supplies: What Is the Difference and Why It Matters

November 06, 2025

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Sherrie is back! In this The Clean Bite, she discusses single-use vs Resusable Dental Supplies. Ultrasonic scaler tips, burs, and endodontic files are often reused despite being marketed as single-use. How many patients are at risk from shortcuts in reprocessing?