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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The Divas wrap up Dental Infection Control Awareness Month with a powerful conversation with two experts from Parkell Dental. This episode focuses on water quality and biofilm contamination in ultrasonic scalers. Learn about the difference between scaler waterlines and other dental waterlines, and how to conquer the biofilm challenge with Pure Clarity.

Resources:

• Dimensions of Dental Hygiene: Are Ultrasonic Aerosols an Infection Control Risk? https://dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com/article/are-ultrasonic-aerosols-an-infection-control-risk/
• MDPI - Pathogens: Legionella spp. in a Dental Office - Current State of Knowledge https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12196102/pdf/pathogens-14-00512.pdf
• CDC Guidelines for Dental Unit Waterlines https://www.cdc.gov/dental-infection-control/hcp/summary/dental-unit-water-quality.html

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It has been widely reported that support and updates for the Microsoft Windows 10 operating system will end on Oct. 14, 2025. In this episode, the Divas discuss what this means for dental practices that use Windows operating systems, and how HIPAA security compliance requires covered entities to use the most up-to-date software with security updates. Learn how your practice may be effected by this change.

Resources:

• Microsoft Support - Windows 10 support ends on Oct. 14, 2025 https://bit.ly/46ibZBp
• Microsoft - Support for Windows 10 will end in October 2025 https://bit.ly/3VvctOs
• Microsoft Windows Blog - How to prepare for Windows 10 end of support by moving to Windows 11 today https://bit.ly/4292kuB

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In this enlightening episode, Dr. Bryan Laskin joins the Divas to spotlight the overlooked "P" in HIPAA—Portability—and why it’s critical for dental practices. Tune in as Dr. Laskin shares the challenges of data interoperability, the impact on patient trust, and the urgent need for seamless access to health records across systems.

• Dr. Laskin's LinkedIn newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanlaskin/
• Dr. Laskin's Dr. Biscuspid podcast on "The P in HIPAA". https://www.drbicuspid.com/podcasts/article/15745810/dentistry-isnt-talking-about-the-p-in-hipaa
• Unfair Care by Dr. Laskin: https://unfaircare.com/

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This episode is a must listen for every member of the entire dental team! The Diva's special guest, Dr. Marie Fluent, explains the development of the concept of antibiotic stewardship in dentistry, how antibiotic resistance develops, the importance of the 2019 ADA guidelines for Dental Pain and Swelling, and the new CDC checklist for prescribing antibiotics in dentistry. Dr. Fluent presents strategies to ensure that the entire team can effectively and cohesively communicate with patients regarding the risks and benefits of antibiotics to treat dental infections.

Resources:

• Association for Dental Safety - Antibiotic Stewardship for Prescribers - Resources https://bit.ly/3I2W2Ww
• American Dental Association - Antibiotics for Dental Pain and Swelling Guideline (2019) https://bit.ly/4mZfliE
• CDC Checklist for Antibiotic Prescribing in Dentistry https://bit.ly/4no0UVb
• American Dental Association - Antibiotic Prophylaxis Prior to Dental Procedures https://bit.ly/41MasB3

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Is managing dental unit waterlines in your practice still a puzzle? In this episode, the Divas discuss how to better understand your water test results by having confidence in your water quality rather than guessing.

Resources:

• CDC - Dental Unit Water Quality https://bit.ly/3UR3ua5
• Agenics Labs Water Testing Resources for Dentistry https://www.agenics.net/resources
• Agenics Labs STAT: https://www.agenics.net/s/STAT-Response-GP30040.pdf
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