The Compliance Divas are presenting an infection control webinar called "The Dirty Dozen - Infection Control and Safety Mistakes that Put YOU at Risk!. It is sponsored by the Association for Dental Safety (ADS), it's free, and participants can earn 1 hour of continuing education credit. Join us at 4pmET and learn if your practice is at risk of these infection control errors.

Resources:

Association for Dental Safety (ADS) webinar link: https://bit.ly/4btwZaY

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A deep‑dive conversation on the 2026 U.S. measles outbreak—now one of the most significant resurgences in decades. The episode explores why cases are rising, how past outbreaks set the stage for today’s vulnerabilities, and why immune amnesia is a growing concern for clinicians, parents, and public health leaders.

Resources:

• CDC Measles Cases and Outbreaks https://www.cdc.gov/measles/data-research/index.html
• American Society for Microbiology - Measles and Immune Amnesia https://asm.org/articles/2019/may/measles-and-immune-amnesia
• National Institute of Health - National Library of Medicine - Measles Wipes out Immune System's Memory, Study Finds https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/search/research-news/7353/
• Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry - What is "immune amnesia"? This long -term side effect of measles is newly relevant. https://bit.ly/4rAfydx

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Join the Divas in discussing what Dental Assistants can do beyond chairside assisting. Mary, Leslie and Olivia share their career experiences as dental assistants and offer insights into how Dental Assistants can find their niche in dentistry for a rewarding career.

Resources:

The Association for Dental Safety https://www.myads.org

OSHA - Authorized Outreach Trainer https://www.osha.gov/dte/outreach/outreach_trainers

Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) https://www.danb.org/

Speaking Consulting Network https://speakingconsultingnetwork.com/

Academy of Dental Management Consultants https://admc.net/

National Speakers Association https://nsaspeaker.org/

Toastmasters International https://www.toastmasters.org/

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The Divas interview 3 RDAEFs who are specially trained to perform advanced restorative and clinical procedures. These Power House Women are Dental Professionals who are Calif highest level Dental Assistant. Guests: Samantha Belloso, Magdalene (Maggie) Rodriguez and Leana Miller

Resources:

• Dental Board of CA, Table of Dental Auxiliary Duties Delegable by Supervising Dentist, effective Jan. 1, 2025 https://www.dbc.ca.gov/formspubs/pub_permitted_duties.pdf

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In this episode, the Divas discuss the purpose and scope of the updated guidelines. We encourage all our listeners to download a copy of the guidelines from the show notes and do a recap with the team, to determine if any changes in the practice protocols are needed.

• ADA and AAOMR patient selection for dental radiography and cone-beam computed tomography. https://jada.ada.org/action/showPdf?pii=S0002-8177%2825%2900631-2
• Dentistry IQ - New CBCT use guidelines for endodontics updated for the first time in 10years: https://www.dentistryiq.com/print/content/55343908

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This episode discusses the upcoming deadline for dental practices to update their Notice of Privacy Practices on Feb. 16, 2026. Learn what needs to change and why, how to make the NPP available to patients, and where to find a template for the updated NPP.

Resources:

• American Dental Association - members access
• The Compliance Divas resources https://www.thecompliancedivas.com/resources

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In this episode, we’re joined by a special guest, Dr. Anne McIntosh—CEO of the Safe ‘N’ Clear Communicator mask. Have you ever treated a patient with a hearing impairment, a patient who’s anxious, or someone with special needs? The Safe ‘N’ Clear mask is a powerful way to enhance communication and connection with every patient. Even better, it’s an ASTM Level 3 mask and FDA‑cleared for use in healthcare.

Safe’N’Clear, Inc. Changing the face of healthcare https://safenclear.com/healthcare-compliant-mask-protection/

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Are you struggling with loupes related ergonomics? Or just beginning your search for loupes? We have just the guest who can help solve that dilemma. Tune in and see how Z-Loupes have transformed infection control, ergonomic and other loupes related issues.

• Z-Loupes: https://www.z-loupes.com/z-difference
• Diagnostic Questionnaire: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Ga9EuqNYWk48GSNdSMAA_FRF2rBzKkcLJAWff9NJJ2g/viewform?edit_requested=true

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