With September fast approaching, Dental Infection Control Awareness Month (DICAM) is less than a month away! This annual initiative is dedicated to promoting infection prevention and safety throughout all areas of dentistry. As the only association exclusively focused on dental infection control, ADS is proud to lead this effort under the theme, “Embracing a Culture of Safety: Empowering Patients and the Dental Team.” This campaign underscores the vital importance of collaboration and shared responsibility across the dental community to uphold the highest standards of safety for patients, professionals, and all who support the delivery of oral healthcare.

Keeping patients safe and preventing infection in dental settings is vital to ensuring that every dental visit is a safe visit. The Association for Dental Safety (ADS) recently released updated editions of our popular workbooks. These updated resources help oral healthcare professionals turn official guidelines into practical, actionable steps.

In today’s rapidly evolving dental landscape, staying up to date with infection prevention and patient safety best practices is more important than ever. The Association for Dental Safety (ADS) is the only membership organization exclusively dedicated to dental infection prevention and safety education. Whether you’re a clinician, educator, researcher, compliance director, or industry representative, ADS membership opens doors to professional growth, valuable resources, and a supportive community. Here are four compelling reasons to become an ADS member.

Need fast, reliable dental safety answers you can trust? As a dental professional, your time is valuable – and so is your need for accuracy. While general AI tools like ChatGPT are popular for general questions, they may fall short when it comes to the nuances of dental infection prevention and patient safety.

At the Association for Dental Safety (ADS), we know that staying up to date on infection prevention is essential in every dental practice. As new risks and information emerge, continuous learning ensures both patients and providers stay safe. The latest issue of Infection Control in Practice (ICIP) delivers timely insights to keep your team prepared.

At the Association for Dental Safety (ADS), our Ask ADS feature is designed to connect you with trusted, evidence-based answers to your dental infection prevention and safety questions. To help you get the most out of this valuable resource, we’ve put together five simple tips to ensure you receive clear, thorough responses from our AI-powered assistant.

Hello, ADS community! We are excited to introduce Ask ADS, your dedicated knowledge assistant from the Association for Dental Safety (ADS). Ask ADS is here to support both our members and the public by delivering accurate, evidence-based information on dental infection prevention and patient safety. No matter who you are, Ask ADS is your guide to navigating the resources, guidelines, and best practices that help ensure every dental visit is a safe visit.