Although most dental professionals use a scavenging system to prevent nitrous oxide gas from escaping during a dental procedure, adherence to other recommended practices – such as checking equipment for leaks – is lacking, according to a new study from NIOSH. The agency surveyed 284 dentists, dental hygienists and dental assistants in private practice who … Read more
Caleb Sears was a healthy six-year-old boy in California that went to his oral surgeon’s office for a routine extraction under general anaesthesia (GA). Unfortunately, Caleb did not survive the procedure. He suffered hypoxic brain damage and he was not able to be resuscitated. Caleb’s death lead to the introduction of Caleb’s Law which was … Read more
When Colleen Leduc’s patients enter her room, she dims the fluorescents and hits the sparkly lights switch. As a dental hygienist and a mother of 19-year-old Victoria, her non-verbal autistic daughter, Leduc knows getting people with intellectual disabilities to even enter a dentist’s office can be a challenge. “Some people want to sniff the entire … Read more
Searchable tool makes it easy to find details on inspections of drug companies Health Minister Rona Ambrose today launched the Drug and Health Product Inspections Database, a new online resource designed to provide ready access to information on inspections of companies that manufacture and sell drug products for the Canadian market. Canadians can search the … Read more
The Ontario Hospital Association (OHA) welcomes the Health Minister’s announcement on its commitment to Ebola preparedness in the province. The safety and protection of both our front-line hospital workers, and the patients they care for, remains the utmost priority of Ontario hospitals. A significant amount of preparation has already been taking place in Ontario hospitals. … Read more
A World Day for a global issue: oral health FDI World Dental Federation presents a stylish and memorable new World Oral Health Day logo LISTERINE®, Unilever, Henry Schein and Wrigley Oral Healthcare Program become the official global partners for World Oral Health Day 2014 FDI World Dental Federation is gearing up for the celebration of … Read more
The Canadian Dental Association (CDA) is urging Canadians to know the facts about water fluoridation – an important health-care issue. Water fluoridation can benefit all residents in a community, regardless of age or socioeconomic status. Studies and research by over 90 national and international scientific and medical organizations, including the U.S. Centers for Disease Control … Read more
Newswise – Sex hormones may be the biological reason why men are at greater risk than women for destructive periodontitis, an infection of the gums, according to researchers at the University of Maryland Dental School. To establish better management and risk assessment models for periodontal disease, Harlan Shiau, DDS, DMedSc, assistant professor, and Mark Reynolds, … Read more
“It is impossible to predict if, when, and where the next act of terrorism or natural disaster will occur. Every American, including emergency workers and first responders, has the right to expect that if they are a victim of a terrorist attack or natural disaster, every effort would be made for a quick and accurate … Read more
New Website for OSAP Annapolis, md: March 29, 2010 – The Organization for Safety & Asepsis Procedures (OSAP) has launched a new website at www.osap.org. The OSAP website is the gateway for accessing up-to-the-minute research-based information on infection control and safety in dentistry. The site features charts, checklists, training tools, continuing education programs, news summaries, … Read more
Annapolis, MD: March 11, 2010 – The Organization for Safety & Asepsis Procedures (OSAP) has announced a new feature for their 2010 Infection Prevention Symposium: a New Product Showcase. The Showcase will enable attendees to learn more about innovative products for infection control and safety and will provide a forum for manufacturers to introduce … Read more
“Exercise is that good for you. You name just about any health problem, and you’ll find that exercise helps prevent it or cure it. Exercise is the elixir of life.” ~Liz Applegate, Ph.D. You probably see it on a weekly basis in your practice. A formerly well-appointed, successful patient arrives for their appointment with the … Read more
OSAP Shakes it Up for 2010 Symposium Annapolis, MD: October 26, 2009 – The Organization for Safety & Asepsis Procedures (OSAP) has announced their 2010 Infection Prevention Symposium: SHAKE IT UP – “Overcome Complacency, Support Compliance, Advance a Culture of Safety, Prepare for Contingencies”, which will be held June 10-13, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency … Read more