Your team’s biggest bottleneck isn’t skill—it’s scatter. Protocols in a binder, forms in a folder, training in an inbox, product specs on five websites. Every minute hunting is a minute not treating.

Infection prevention is not just a clinical responsibility. It is part of how a dental practice protects patients, supports the team, and builds trust in the care experience. When infection prevention systems are inconsistent, the consequences may not always appear as a clear line item, but they can still affect daily operations, team alignment, and patient confidence.

Even strong teams miss things—usually the small, repeatable steps that slip under the radar. Here are five common mistakes we see in practices that care, try, and still get tripped up

As Dental Infection Control Awareness Month (DICAM) draws to a close, the Association for Dental Safety (ADS) is highlighting one of the most visible and vital aspects of infection prevention: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). PPE is essential for protecting both dental professionals and patients from the risks of infectious disease transmission during dental care.

September is Dental Infection Control Awareness Month (DICAM), and the Association for Dental Safety (ADS) is highlighting essential topics to ensure every dental visit is a safe visit. For the third week, we turn our attention to a cornerstone of infection prevention: Instrument Reprocessing.

September is Dental Infection Control Awareness Month (DICAM), and the Association for Dental Safety (ADS) is excited to highlight key topics that keep dental visits safe for everyone. For the second week, we’re focusing on a critical but sometimes overlooked area: Dental Unit Waterlines (DUWLs).

September marks Dental Infection Control Awareness Month (DICAM), and we're kicking off our favorite month with one of the most critical topics in dental infection prevention: Hand Hygiene. Keeping your hands clean is the simplest and most effective way to prevent the spread of infection.

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.