Using the CDC’s Infection Control Pyramid to Minimize and Manage Hazards
The CDC's infection control pyramid is built on elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, and PPE. Read on to see how...
Spear Team | 3 weeks ago ›
Dental Offices and OSHA: Cross-Contamination Standards
Dental offices must follow OSHA cross-contamination standards to keep their workplace safe and minimize outbreak risks. Read on to review recommendations...
Spear Team | 1 month ago ›
8 OSHA Safety Questions and Answers for Dental Offices
Providing a safe workplace is important for every practice owner. Read how these eight OSHA safety questions and answers will help you create a safer...
Spear Team | 2 months ago ›
3 Examples of SMART Goals for Dental Assistant Success in 2023
Building a strong team is an important part of a successful practice. This article gives three examples of SMART goals for dental assistants that focus...
Spear Team | 2 months ago ›
OSHA and CDC Guidelines for Dentistry: Training your Dental Staff on Bloodborne Pathogens
With the overlap in OSHA and CDC guidelines in dentistry, especially concerning bloodborne pathogen control, using the two sets of guidelines together...
Spear Team | 2 months ago ›
OSHA Guidelines in Dentistry: Keeping Staff Safe and Records Compliant
OSHA guidelines in dentistry typically follow the 'General Duty Clause' which requires dental offices to comply with general health and safety standards...
Spear Team | 2 months ago ›
6 Dental Billing Laws You Need to Know
Dental billing laws are not static. There's always new legislation that could affect your office. Get familiar with the No Surprises Act, and five other...
Spear Team | 3 months ago ›
Tracking and Controlling the Risk of Endocarditis with Dental Procedures
Managing the risk of endocarditis with dental procedures is a matter of tracking, patient education, and the judicious use of antibiotic prophylaxis....
Spear Team | 3 months ago ›
The 5 Best States to Practice Dentistry in 2023 for New Graduates
Did you know that Alaska, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Nevada, and Montana are among the best states to practice dentistry in 2023? Read on to find...
Spear Team | 3 months ago ›
How Virtual Reality in Dentistry Improves the Patient Experience
Virtual reality in dentistry is improving the patient experience and removing common barriers to dental care like access and anxiety. Read on to find...
Spear Team | 4 months ago ›
Spear’s Dental Team Recognition Program in Celebration of Gratitude Month
Dental team recognition should happen all year, but we know it is hard to make it a priority. As part of Gratitude Month, Spear celebrates teams using...
Spear Team | 4 months ago ›
The Importance of Ergonomics in Dentistry: How Staff Well-Being Supports Practice Resiliency
The importance of ergonomics in dentistry is often underestimated, even though almost all dental professionals report pain from daily work.
Spear Team | 5 months ago ›