The Nebraska Infection Control Assessment and Promotion Program (ICAP) team is committed to supporting many different healthcare providers in their infection control needs. We are happy to provide resources for dental facilities that relate to infection control and prevention. The following resources have been collected to help support dental facilities in providing the most up to date and accurate information regarding infection control.
If your facility is looking for information specifically related to COVID-19 and dentistry, please visit the COVID-19 specific page on the ICAP website here.
February 2022 Dental Newsletter
January 2022 Dental Newsletter
December 2021 Dental Newsletter
November 2021 Dental Newsletter
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Episode 1 Double Masking 6.21.21
Episode 2 Outbreak Mythbusting 7.8.21
Episode 3 Sterilization 7.19.21
Episode 4 Employee Health Vaccination 8.3.21
Episode 5 Laundry Talk 8.13.21
Episode 6 Anesthetic Carpule Use 9.3.21
Episode 10 Antibiotic Prophylaxis 11.22.21
Episode 11 Glutaraldehyde 12.7.21
Updated Guidance for use of Respirators in Healthcare Settings
Strategies for Optimizing the Supply of N95 Respirators (CDC)
Healthcare Respiratory Protection Resources and Training (CDC)
Using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Donning and Doffing PPE
Healthcare Respiratory Protection Resources and Training
CDC MMWR: Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings – 2003
Summary of Infection Prevention Practices in Dental Settings: Basic Expectations for Safe Care
Bloodborne Infectious Diseases: Preventing Needlesticks
Division of Oral Health: Frequently Asked Questions
Statement on Reprocessing Cordless Dental Handpieces
Respiratory Hygiene/ Cough Etiquette in Healthcare Settings
Infection Control in Healthcare Personnel
Screening and Evaluating Saver Dental Devices
Immunization of Healthcare Personnel
Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and Needlestick Prevention
Bloodborne Pathogens and Needlestick Prevention
EPA List B: Registered Tuberculocidal Products Effective Against Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Your State’s Hazardous Waste Program
Foundations Training for Dental Healthcare Professionals (CDC and OSAP)
Training Modules: Basic Expectations for Safe Care (CDC)
Training on Designing, Implementing and Evaluating a Sharps Injury Prevention Plan (CDC)
ASC Infection Control Surveyor Worksheet
The Workbook for Designing, Implementing, and Evaluating a Sharps Injury Prevention Program (CDC)
Clean Hands Count for Healthcare Providers (CDC)
Healthy Habits to Help Protect Against Flu (CDC)
Measuring Hand Hygiene Adherence: Joint Commission
Infection Prevention Checklist for Dental Settings
Page last reviewed: June 24, 2022