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Having an Infection Control Coordinator can save you money!

Dentistry Gone Digital

The ICC is responsible for reviewing the manufacturer’s sterilizing instructions and then developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and infection control guidelines for the team to follow. An ICC can keep your practice running like a well-oiled machine with written standard operating procedures in place.

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2020 Foresight: Three Ways to Increase Profitability

David Schwab & Associates, Inc.

Effective team training is focused and involves sufficient repetition and practice to make the new behaviors standard operating procedure. When team members are not sure how to proceed or what to say to patients in certain situations, patients may take the off ramp and park their decision-making process.

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How DSOs Can Increase Productivity at Dental Practices

Planet DDS

Establish Standard Operational Procedures : . A standard operational procedure (SOP) is a protocol that outlines how to complete a specific task per industry and company regulations. Every dental office has its own unique way of handling routine responsibilities. Some are more efficient than others.

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Mouthwatch Announces Special One Time Pricing until Thursday January 20th

Denticle

We use them everyday and they are critical to our standard operating procedures. There is no discount code or anything special to do. Simply go to the webpage and place your order. I'm a big believer in Mouthwatch. If you are looking for a great intraoral camera, give them a try! Here is the link for you to find out more.

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Infections From Dental Waterlines Prompt Federal Health Advisory

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Ensuring the dental facility has an infection prevention plan that includes policies and standard operating procedures for maintaining and monitoring water quality. Reviewing the US Food and Drug Administration’s web page on DUWLs for practice guidelines.

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Ensuring Safe Dental Practices: The Key Role of Dental Unit Waterline Management

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Standard operating procedures are important to successful continuous DUWL maintenance. At meetings I recently attended, educators recommended that office staff be properly trained on the protocol and products used in DUWL management and keep a log of all DUWL management practices. What role does silver play in DUWL safety?

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A Natural Problem Solver

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

You must provide a standard operating procedure for staff to follow and lay out all the steps when it comes to providing oral care for another person. While some veterans are here for a short stay, many have made the VA their home.