This episode brings to light how you can prevent pain, boost productivity and extend your dental career with evidenced-based ergonomics. We interviewed Dr. Bethany Valachi of Posturdedonics, an international speaker and author. Be sure to tune in and learn how you can make your job less painful.

Posturdedonics: https://posturedontics.com/

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The CDC states that noroviruses, which can cause severe, but short-term illness are spreading throughout the country. The Divas discuss signs, symptoms, and methods of lessening the incidence of this very contagious virus.

Resources:

• CDC Norovirus https://www.cdc.gov/norovirus/index.html
• CDC Norovirus Outbreaks https://bit.ly/4gA55tP

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The Divas share their favorite podcast episodes of 2024. We also share tips on how to utilize the show notes for each episode where you will find valuable checklists and tools for safety meetings, morning huddles, and training new team members. What was your 2024 favorite podcast?

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Ever wonder what phishing is and how it relates to HIPAA compliance? In this episode, the Divas review what phishing emails are and how artificial intelligence (AI) is super-charging ransomware. Don't miss this short, yet insightful episode.

• Becker's Hospital: https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/cybersecurity/10-most-common-phishing-emails.html?origin=BHRSUN&oly_enc_id=9773B1009234C3D
• Tech Target: https://www.techtarget.com/searchSecurity/tip/Generative-AI-is-making-phishing-attacks-more-dangerous

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Is this new strain of mPox something to be concerned about? Has it spread beyond California? Join the Divas as they unravel any mystery behind this new strain so you can continue to stay abreast of the latest information related to disease transmission.

• American Hospital Association: https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2024-11-18-california-confirms-first-known-us-case-deadlier-mpox-strain
• CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/mpox/situation-summary/index.html

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Flying debris during dental treatment can cause eye injuries! Listen as the Divas interview Dr. Peter Arsenault, a dentist who is a change agent for better eye protection for dental professionals and is responsible for a new, enforceable standard for eye safety in a the dental setting.

Resources:

• OSHA Standard 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.133
• MA Dental Journal - A Comprehensive Study Evaluating Dental Patient Eye Safety with a Focus on Biological and Physical Hazards https://mydigimag.rrd.com/publication/?i=835994&p=34&view=issueViewer

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In this episode the Divas discuss everything dental teams need to know about dental burs, diamonds, finishing burs, endo files, and implant files. The most import question to be answered is whether those items can or cannot be reused, after they are cleaned and sterilized, or are they single use items. The FDA has a lot to say about this in instructions for use and labeling. Learn what it all means.

Resources:

• CDC Summary of Infection Prevention Control in Dental Settings https://www.cdc.gov/dental-infection-control/hcp/index.html
• CDC Best Practices in Dental Infection Prevention and Control https://www.cdc.gov/dental-infection-control/hcp/dental-ipc-faqs/index.html
• FDA - Overview of Medical Device Classification and Reclassification https://www.fda.gov/about-fda/cdrh-transparency/overview-medical-device-classification-and-reclassification
• FDA Title 21 Subchapter H - Medical Devices - Part 801 Labeling https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfCFR/CFRSearch.cfm?CFRPart=801
• FDA Labeling Symbols https://www.bsigroup.com/globalassets/meddev/localfiles/it-it/webinars/bsi-md-symbols-and-information-to-be-provided-by-the-manufacturer-webinar.pdf

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In this episode, the DIvas interview Caitlin, a hygienist who served as an OSHA compliance officer for the state of TN. Caitlin shares important details about OSHA inspections, top violations and how important it is to be cooperative with an inspector if they come to your practice.

Resources:

• OSHA Fact Sheet on Inspections https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/publications/factsheet-inspections.pdf
• OSHA Establishment Search - Data on OSHA Inspections https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.html
• OSHA Inspections, Citations, and Proposed Penalties https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1903/1903.3

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