Dental Infection Prevention

April 20, 2026

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.

April 01, 2026

March 24, 2026

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.

March 06, 2026

Dental assistants manage sterilization, infection control, and patient education—yet most states require zero formal training. They earn the lowest wages in dental offices. Meet Sherrie Busby's 42-year mission to secure standardized credentialing and fair recognition. (Audio podcast)

March 06, 2026

Dental assistants help bridge communication gaps between dentists and patients. Experts say patient education, follow-up conversations, and modern diagnostic tools are essential for helping individuals understand treatment recommendations and make informed oral health decisions.

March 06, 2026

March 06, 2026

March 06, 2026

Dental Assistants Recognition Week spotlights the critical role dental assistants play in infection prevention, patient safety, and instrument sterilization. From PPE adherence to surface disinfection and patient education, these professionals manage complex clinical and administrative tasks that protect both patients and dental teams in high-risk aerosol-generating environments. (Entire interview)

February 26, 2026

Dental implant infection prevention starts in the operatory and continues at home. Anjali A. Rajpal, DMD, explains how sterilization protocols, early healing care, warning signs of infection, and long-term hygiene habits protect implant success. Learn what patients must do in the first 72 hours and beyond to reduce risk.

February 13, 2026

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