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September 27, 2020

Colonization of Legionella spp. In Dental Unit Waterlines – Science Sunday

Colonization of Legionella spp. In Dental Unit Waterlines Legionella spp is a gram-negative bacterium that is ubiquitous in aquatic habitats, dental water lines are not exempt from their colonization. Legionella has been found in municipal water sources even after chlorination and … [Read more...] about Colonization of Legionella spp. In Dental Unit Waterlines – Science Sunday

September 16, 2020

Please Leave a Review! Continuing its series on Dental Infection Control Awareness month, A Tale of Two Hygienists had the opportunity to speak with a dentist specializing in the tightrope walk of prescribing patients the dosage of antibiotics that works best for them while avoiding antibiotic … [Read more...] about Implementing Antibiotic Stewardship into your practice with Dr. Erinne Kennedy – 245

September 13, 2020

Transmission of Blood-borne Pathogens in US Dental Health Care Settings The transmission of blood-borne pathogens (BBP) in a dental setting is exceedingly rare. The low rate of transmission can be attributed to the hepatitis B virus vaccine and the implementation of universal … [Read more...] about Transmission of Blood-borne Pathogens in US Dental Health Care Settings – Science Sunday

August 2, 2020

July 10, 2020

This week on The Official OSAP Podcast Michelle Lee, Michelle talks with Karen Gregory, Editor in Chief of the new “Best Practices for Dental Infection Control During COVID-19” checklist. Karen discusses the steps to development, the team of SMEs that worked on the project, and how it assists dental … [Read more...] about Best Practices for Dental Infection Control During COVID-19 Checklist with Karen Gregory – The Official OSAP Podcast

April 17, 2020

In this episode of The Official OSAP Podcast with Michelle Lee, Michelle interviews Leslie Canham. Leslie and Michelle talk about COVID-19 and Infection Control Standards and how we can move forward through this difficult time. Episode Highlights: Leslie’s Background COVID-19 and … [Read more...] about Infection Control Standards with Leslie Canham – Episode 29: The Official OSAP Podcast with Michelle Lee

March 26, 2020

This week on Your Dental Top 5 Podcast Amanda Hill discusses the Top 5 steps you need to take with your Dental Unit Water Lines. Amanda brings us information she has learned from the experts in the field, the CDC, OSHA, and OSAP. Episode Highlights Shocking Lines/ … [Read more...] about Dental Unit Water Lines: Top 5 – Episode 13: Your Dental Top 5 with Amanda Hill

February 28, 2020

On this week’s episode of The Official OSAP Podcast with Michelle Lee, Michelle is joined by Dr. Shannon Mills and discuss dental water line maintenance. Dr. Mills graduated from Baylor College of Dentistry in 1977 and completed a two-year general dentistry residency at Wilford Hall US Air Force … [Read more...] about Dental Water Line Maintenance with Dr. Shannon Mills – Episode 22: The Official OSAP Podcast with Michelle Lee

February 14, 2020

On this week’s episode of The Official OSAP Podcast with Michelle Lee, Michelle is joined by Tija Hunter, CDA, EFDA, CDIA, MADAAA. Tija is an absolute rockstar who has accomplished so much. Tune in to this episode to learn about Tija’s book and what she considers the biggest misconception in … [Read more...] about Infection Control with Tija Hunter – Episode 20: The Official OSAP Podcast with Michelle Lee

January 17, 2020

On this week’s episode of The Official OSAP Podcast with Michelle Lee, Michelle is joined by Helene Bednarsh, Director of the HIV Dental Program for the Boston Public Health Commission, to discuss her 30+ years of dedication to HIV patients, providing them with access to oral health … [Read more...] about Oral Health Care for HIV Patients with Helene Bednarsh – Episode 16: The Official OSAP Podcast with Michelle Lee