If dental instruments aren’t thoroughly cleaned, they can’t be properly sterilized. In this episode, Mary and Linda discuss why effective instrument cleaning is essential for successful sterilization and share best practices to ensure your instruments are truly clean and ready for safe use.

Resources:

• CDC Guideline for Disinfection and Sterilization in Healthcare Facilities - section on Cleaning: https://bit.ly/49gllzn
• HuFriedy Group - 6 Critical Steps for Cleaning and Protecting Your Dental Instruments https://www.hufriedygroup.com/en/blog/6-critical-steps-cleaning-and-protecting-your-dental-instruments
• American Dental Association (ADA) Caring for Dental Instruments https://jada.ada.org/action/showPdf?pii=S0002-8177%2821%2900785-6

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Compliance training doesn’t have to be dull—and today, we’re proving it. In this episode, the Divas dive into creative engagement strategies like games, quizzes, and challenges, and explore which ones actually move the needle on retention and behavior. If you’ve ever wondered whether fun equals effective in compliance education, this podcast is for you!

• CDC Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health Settings--2003. https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/rr/rr5217.pdf
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Join the Divas as they spotlight the latest CDC guidance and clinical insights on TB shaping infection control today. This episode breaks down what every dental professional needs to know to stay compliant, safe, and prepared. Walk away with the five top things you need to know along with current updates on TB.

• CDC Updates on TB: https://www.cdc.gov/tb-data/index.html
• TB statistics and outbreaks: https://www.cdc.gov/tb-data/2024-provisional/index.html

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