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Dental Infection Prevention
The Clean Bite Discusses the 3 Most Common Dental Infection Control Violations and How to Prevent Them
July 09, 2026
What are the most common infection control violations in dental practices? This article explains why hand hygiene, improper PPE use, and failure to wear utility gloves continue to challenge dental teams and offers practical, evidence-based strategies to improve OSHA adherence, strengthen infection prevention practices, and enhance patient and staff safety.
An Ear Infection Turned Fatal: How a Common Illness Progressed to a Deadly Brain Abscess
June 29, 2026
A Connecticut man's ear infection allegedly progressed to a bone infection and brain abscess, highlighting how routine infections can occasionally become life-threatening when symptoms worsen or spread.
Clean Bite: No Time for April Foolin’ With PPE
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.
The Clean Bite: When Life Takes You Beyond Dentistry
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.
The Invisible Heroes: Why Dental Assistant Recognition Week Matters (Podcast)
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)
How to Help Patients Make Informed Decisions: Communication and Education in Dental Care
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.
The Hidden Guardians of Dental Infection Prevention
March 06, 2026
Dental Assistants Recognition Week Highlights Critical Role in Infection Prevention
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)