Episodes
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Legal Insights for dental offices with Olivia Wann
In this episode of Level Up Infection Prevention, Michelle Strange interviews legal expert Olivia Wann on the intersection of law and infection prevention in dentistry. Olivia shares her extensive experience as a consultant and lawyer working with dental practices, highlighting common compliance...
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HIPAA & Cybersecurity with Amy Wood
In Season 3 of the Level Up Infection Prevention Podcast, host Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH, CDIPC is joined by expert Amy Wood to discuss the complexities of HIPAA compliance in the dental industry. They cover the importance of cybersecurity, common mistakes made by dental practices, and the...
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Eye Protection with Leslie Canham
In this episode of the Level Up Infection Prevention Podcast, host Michelle Strange is joined by infection prevention expert Leslie Canham to discuss the importance of eye protection in dental settings. They explore the consequences of inadequate eye protection for both dental professionals and...
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Ergonomics with Caitlin Parsons
In this episode of Season Three of the Level Up Infection Prevention Podcast, host Michelle Strange delves into the importance of ergonomics in dental practices and its surprising connection to infection control. Joined by Caitlin from 'The Aligned Hygienist' podcast, they discuss the critical…
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Backflow with Amanda Hill
In this episode of the Level of Infection Prevention podcast, host Michelle Strange welcomes Amanda Hill to discuss the critical topic of backflow and suction safety in dental practices. They delve into what backflow is, why it matters, and practical solutions for preventing it. The conversation...
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Dental Waste Management with Lisa Kane
In this episode of the Level Up Infection Prevention Podcast, host Michelle Strange is joined by Lisa Kane to delve into the often overlooked topic of waste management in dental practices. They discuss the importance of properly labeling and disposing of different types of waste, the…
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Indoor Air Quality with Nancy Dewhirst
In this episode of the Level Up Infection Prevention Podcast, host Michelle Strange dives into indoor air quality with expert guest Nancy Dewhirst. They explore the complexities of maintaining air safety in dental settings, particularly in the post-COVID era. Topics include the significance of...
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Are Dental Burs Reusable? With Sarah Stream
In this episode of the Level Up Infection Prevention podcast, host Michelle Strange is joined by expert Sarah Stream to discuss the intricate and often confusing topic of dental burs. They delve into main issues such as the lack of clear instructions, the nuances between diamond and carbide burs,...
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Disinfection & Barriers with Alyssa Aberle
In the first episode of Season 3 of the Level Up Infection Prevention Podcast, host Michelle Strange discusses the intricacies of infection control in dental settings with Alyssa Aberle. They dive deep into the specifics of disinfection, barrier use, and environmental infection control, offering...
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Autoclaves- Wet Instruments In = Wet Instruments Out with Karen Gregory
In this episode, host Michelle Strange welcomes Karen Gregory to discuss the nuances of infection prevention and the importance of sterilization in dental practices. Drawing from their recent training in Italy, they explore the critical aspects of autoclaves, the significance of proper equipment...
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S2E10 Dental Compliance: Must haves for the Infection Control Coordinator
In this episode of the Level of Infection Prevention Podcast, our guest is Duane Tinker, also known as the "Tooth Cop." He is one of the top compliance experts in the country, has over 20 years as an Emergency Medical Technician and ten years as a Law Enforcement Officer. His unique experiences...
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S2E9 Zirc Dental Products: Must haves for the Infection Control Coordinator
The ability to organize objects for rapid access is the golden grail in all facets of life. It saves you time and effort in recovering these items, as well as money on perishable foods that have been stored and forgotten. Tina discusses how Zirc has aided professionals, including private...
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S2E8 Zyris Velop: Must haves for the Infection Control Coordinator
In this episode of the Level Up Infection Prevention Podcast, we have invited Rolando Mia from Zyris- a company known for a product called Isolite. We're going to dive into what's happening in their company, the problems they're having, and how are they coming up with a solution to mitigate...
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S2E7 Verena Solutions / SafeCAP: Must haves for the Infection Control Coordinator
In recent decades, medical modernization has progressed to new heights by providing high-quality services to clients. Inventions and modifications to existing equipment are critical to realizing these advancements. In today's episode, Michael Infanger discusses his inventions, which help dentists...
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S2E6 Man & Machine: Must haves for the Infection Control Coordinator
Keyboards and mouse are essential computer peripherals. Keyboards are used to input data while the mouse interacts with anything on the screen. These two components are the most used peripherals, exposed to the environment, and the ones that we are always in contact with. Thus, it is crucial for...
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S2E5 Strapless N95: Must haves for the Infection Control Coordinator
The N95 mask is a safety standard in healthcare and vitally important to protecting healthcare workers and patients. Luckily, with the help of bringing an innovative mask technology to the healthcare market, the strapless N-95 mask was born. In this episode, we have invited Scott Chasin and Dr....
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S2E4 Dove Dental: Must haves for the Infection Control Coordinator
In this episode of the Level Up Infection Prevention Podcast, we have invited Jim Langeloh from Dove Dental Products, a company dedicated to developing and bringing to the market cost-effective disposables for increasing patient safety. With their new products in the market, Jim shares his time…
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S2E3 ProEdge Dental Water Labs: Must haves for the Infection Control Coordinator
Unhygienic practices have always been frowned upon in various industries. From the food you eat, the clothes you wear, to even the water you drink, hygiene is an essential aspect that everyone needs to take seriously. This sentiment should be more emphasized in the medical field, particularly in...
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S2E2 CordEze: Must haves for the Infection Control Coordinator
In this episode of the Level Up Infection Prevention Podcast, our guest is Debra Dencek. She is the Founder and CEO of CordEze, a registered dental hygienist, and a certified ergonomic assessment specialist. Dencek graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor's degree in dental...
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S2E1 Twice as Nice: Must haves for the Infection Control Coordinator
In this episode of the Level of Infection Prevention Podcast, our guest is Debora Carrier. She is the Founder and CEO of Twice as Nice Uniforms, a company that creates stylish scrubs with a performance liner that regulates your body temperature, wicks moisture, and is antimicrobial. For the last...
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S1E2 - PPE Is Just ONE Aspect of Infection Prevention
Episode 2: Today on Level Up Infection Prevention Michelle Strange, and India Chance are addressing PPE! Today we talk about what is included in personal protective equipment, your responsibilities, as well as your employers, and how OSHA comes into play. Episode Highlights: Getting back to the...
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S1E10 - Sharps Safety: "I did some really horrible things early in my career in terms of sharps safety"
Episode 10: Today on Level Up Infection Prevention, Michelle Strange and India Chance are addressing sharps safety and safe injection control practices! Episode Highlights: Workplace Controls/ Engineering Controls Protocols Screen, Evaluate, Monitor, Document, and Repeat Utility Gloves Quotes: "I...
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S1E9 - Dental Unit Water Lines : "You have to think about it as if you are the patient sitting in the chair at your practice"
Episode 9: Today on Level Up Infection Prevention, Michelle Strange and India Chance are addressing dental unit waterlines! This is one of India and Michelle's favorite topics! Episode Highlights: Dental Unit Waterline Safety Lawsuits Municipal vs. self-contained water Dead Leg Testing Logs…
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S1E8 - Vaccinations, Ergonomics and More: "Stay Home If You Are Sick!"
Episode 8: Today on Level Up Infection Prevention, Michelle Strange and India Chance are addressing vaccination and other precautions you should take for your personal wellness and safety! Episode Highlights: The link between professional burnout and infection control Immunization recommendations...
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S1E7 - Product selection: "Your product selection is going to be a very personal thing for your office, and your individual team members"
Episode 7: Today on Level Up Infection Prevention, Michelle Strange and India Chance are addressing product selection! This is super important and not as straightforward as you may think! Episode Highlights: Products for Individual Team Members Products for Individual Ops/ Team Members Safety of...
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S1E6 - Record Keeping: "You should have standard operating procedures for most things in your office"
Episode 6: Today on Level Up Infection Prevention, Michelle Strange and India Chance are addressing written record-keeping. Episode Highlights: Commonly Requested Logs Hepatitis B Vaccination Employee Medical Health Record Digital vs. Written Incident Reports and Log Helpful Resources Compliance...
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S1E5 - Environmental Infection Control: "If it says 10 min … you better make sure that surface is wet for 10 min"
Episode 5: Today on Level Up Infection Prevention, Michelle Strange and India Chance are addressing environmental infection control… one of Michelle's favorite topics! Episode Highlights: What is environmental infection control Op set up to encourage environmental infection control 1 step vs 2…
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S1E4 - Operatory Reprocessing: "If astronauts are up in space doing all they do in their gear, you can process your op with utility gloves"
Episode 4: Today on Level Up Infection Prevention Michelle Strange and India Chance are addressing op reprocessing. What to do when you come back to your op and need to turn it over. Episode Highlights: Operatory Reprocessing Timeline and Steps Efficiency Barriers What can be done with Clean…
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S1E3 - Instrument Reprocessing: "You Should Not Get Your Infection Prevention Plan From a Facebook Post"
Episode 3: Today on Level Up Infection Prevention, Michelle Strange and India Chance are addressing instrument reprocessing. Episode Highlights: Sterilization vs. Disinfection Categories, Critical, Semi- Critical, Non- Critical Sharps Containers and Cassettes Utility Gloves and PPE Waterlines…
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S1E1 - Who Is Your Infection Control Coordinator?
Episode 1: Michelle Strange and India Chance are pleased to bring you a new podcast to boost your infection control knowledge called Level Up Infection Prevention! We hope this inspired you to learn more and provide the resources to do so! In this episode Michelle and India let you know what to...