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Infection Control: The Devil is in the Details
Sponsor: Viva Learning
Presenter: Emily Boge, EdD, RDH, CDA, FAADH, FADHA
Released: 11/19/25
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Dr. Emily Boge discusses the process of cleaning before disinfecting the surface and her preference for wipes over sprays.
Surface Disinfecting: Know the Kill Time
Sponsor: Viva Learning
Presenter: Emily Boge, EdD, RDH, CDA, FAADH, FADHA
Released: 11/19/25
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Dr. Emily Boge discusses cleaning and surface disinfecting of the operatory after patient use.
What Your Spore Test Misses Everytime
Sponsor: Viva Learning
Presenter: Dr. Marie Fluent
Released: 6/20/25
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Dr. Marie Fluent discusses a major weak point in infection control which is handling wet instrument packages.
Autoclave WiFi is a Game Changer
Sponsor: Viva Learning
Presenter: Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH
Released: 5/9/25
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Michelle Strange discusses the advantages of using an autoclave with steri-center and Wi-Fi, such as the Tuttnauer T-Edge Autoclave.
Is Your Autoclave Connected to WiFi?
Sponsor: Viva Learning
Presenter: Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH
Released: 5/9/25
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Michelle Strange discusses the importance of letting the autoclave go through the full cycle for sterilizing instruments and how having the information coming from the autoclave itself is helpful in monitoring the process in case of disruption.
Infection Control Compliance and the Disgruntled Employee
Sponsor: Viva Learning
Presenter: Dr. Karson Carpenter
Released: 4/24/25
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Dr. Karson Carpenter discusses the importance of infection control compliance and the need to be prepared for disgruntled employees reporting compliance violations.
CSR Wrap: Two Layers in One
Sponsor: Viva Learning
Presenter: Mary Govoni, CDA, RDA, RDH, MBA
Released: 4/3/25
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Mary Govoni discusses CSR Wraps and the Halyard wrap that is a actually 2-layered wrap, which is a huge efficiency in the dental office.
OTC Hand Hygiene Products: Are They Safe for Your Practice?
Sponsor: Viva Learning
Presenter: Dr. Marie Fluent
Released: 3/28/25
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Dr. Marie Fluent discusses over-the-counter hand hygiene products and how using medical grade products is safer for your practice.