Providing LGBTQ-friendly Dental Care for Patients: Overcoming Dental Phobias
Many LGBTQ patients report discrimination in dental care. Adopting LGBTQ-friendly dental care practices, like gender-neutral language, can help.
Spear Team | 1 year ago ›
Supporting LGBTQ Health Equity in Dentistry
Dentists who want to support LGBTQ health equity at a systemic level should consider volunteering, patient advocacy, and joining organizations designed...
Spear Team | 1 year ago ›
OSHA in the Dental Office: Guidance for the Practice Manager
To implement standards for OSHA in the dental office you should do a thorough hazard audit of your office and review all the potential individual regulations...
Spear Team | 1 year ago ›
5 Tips for Choosing Compliance Training Partners for OSHA
The right compliance training partners for OSHA will have the proven expertise and resources you need to keep your practice team safe.
Spear Team | 1 year ago ›
How Dentists Can Support Gen Z Oral Care
Time, motivation and cost all act as barriers to Gen Z oral care. Dental practices can respond by offering convenience, education, and personalized service.
Spear Team | 1 year ago ›
What is Eco-Friendly Dentistry? Making Your Dental Practice Greener
Eco-friendly dentistry is a process of cutting waste, managing energy and water use, and using environmentally safer materials to support the environment...
Spear Team | 1 year ago ›
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 | 1 year 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 year 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 | 1 year 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 | 1 year 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 | 1 year 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 | 1 year ago ›