Question: What is the proper procedure to terminate an employee? Answer: As an employer, there will be a time when you are faced with the challenge of terminating an employee. Having a clearly outlined termination policy in your employee handbook is your first line of defense to avoid liability and potential complications. Your policy should mention some basic disciplinary procedures …
Infection Control FAQ
By Kim Laudenslager, R.D.H., M.P.A. From the Summer 2017 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Q: I know it’s a long standing requirement to heat-sterilize high-speed and slow-speed handpieces between each patient but what about slow-speed handpiece motors and hygiene handpieces? A: The CDC made very strong statements in their 2003 and 2008 guidelines reaffirming the fact that “handpieces and …