In the “For the love” series, Michelle will tackle aspects of dental infection control and prevention. 

Infection prevention practices for dentistry are a big topic that is sometimes difficult to capture in a 2-hour solo course. 

In the first installment of this series, Michelle will tackle environmental infection control or operatory turnover. We can all appreciate ways to break the chain of infection during viral outbreaks--even during a typical cold and flu season-- but are we doing enough on a day-to-day basis to ensure that we prevent infection in our practices? Infection control errors in dental settings are a continuing concern, especially since a lapse in infection control can have a life-threatening result. Infection control strategies are designed to prevent Healthcare-Associated Infections in patients and injuries and illnesses in healthcare personnel. These strategies will look different in each dental practice.