The states of WA and GA have implemented rules within the state dental boards for maintaining and testing dental unit water quality. Join the Divas as they discuss this regulatory activity, and why it is so important for patient safety. Our special guest is Chanda Chatham, Director of Education for Solmetex, our sustaining sponsor.

Resources:

• WA State Legislature - Dental Unit Water Quality https://bit.ly/3DYCWyP
• Georgia Dental Association Notice of Attempt to Adopt a Rule - https://bit.ly/4l7pUzz
• Solmetex - State of GA Requirements https://bit.ly/3FS5bzN
• Sterisil Water Products https://solmetex.com/

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Spring and summer usher in mosquito season, bringing an increased risk of mosquito-borne diseases. Recently, the CDC Health Alert Network (HAN) issued a warning about Dengue virus in the U.S. The Divas delve into its transmission, symptoms, and ways to prevent exposure.

Resources:

• CDC Health Alert Network (HAN) Ongoing Risk of Dengue Virus Infections https://www.cdc.gov/han/2025/han00523.html
• CDC - About Dengue https://www.cdc.gov/dengue/
• CDC - Travelers' Health https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel
• American Medical Association (AMA) How to Stay Healthy when Traveling https://bit.ly/43VwNhi

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Since 2002, Patient Safety Awareness Week (PSAW) aims to promote patient safety throughout healthcare. This week the Divas share four key patient safety strategies for every practice and the three "A's" of patient safety and more.

Resources:

• Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) - https://bit.ly/4icWtdL
• IHI - Patient Safety Essential Tool Kit - https://bit.ly/429jmZP
• University of the Pacific Dugoni School of Dentistry - health history forms in multiple languages - https://bit.ly/45Yd0g5

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