Many who work at HuFriedyGroup describe the business as “like a family.” For a group of Associates from the Araque and Razniak families, this takes on a whole new level of meaning. A story that started both in Poland and Colombia unfolded in the Chicago, Illinois area over the last 40 plus years as these families built careers with HuFriedyGroup and ultimately came together as one family.

In Memoriam: Celebrating the Life and Impact of Tracy Baker

Around this time of year, it’s common to see “Year-In-Review” content from various media outlets, covering topics like business, movies, music, and more. These retrospectives often include moments of reflection, celebrating accomplishments, and paying tribute to those we’ve lost.

Stay Ahead of Potential Guideline Changes

For decades, instrument reprocessing guidelines for dental practices have differed from those in larger healthcare settings. However, a new AAMI (Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation) Working Group began working in 2021 to create guidelines for dental instrument processing based on best practices in the ST79 standard used in healthcare facilities.

Improve Your Dental Practice with Lean

In some industries, the principles of Lean have been part of the landscape for a long time. But the concept of Lean can also be applied to your dental practice to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and profitability.

ENSURING COMPREHENSIVE SAFETY IN DENTAL PRACTICES

As fall and winter approach, practices should review and adapt protocols in preparation for flu and respiratory illness season, and any uptick in COVID cases. It’s important to note that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now aggregates and reports COVID-related hospitalizations instead of COVID transmissions, making it a lagging indicator.

Guide to Minimizing Infection Risks in Dental Practices

It’s Dental Infection Control Awareness Month (DICAM), and there’s no better time than now to brush up on ways to support patient safety in the dental chair. That means shining a light on what you and your team need to know to protect yourselves and your patients, starting with a refresher on infection risks.

Want to offer nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation to your dental patients?

Nitrous oxide offers a perfect way to put adults and pediatric patients at ease during procedures. It can also serve as a good revenue generator.

For many dental professionals, the question comes down to which solution makes the most sense.

Learn About the Three Primary Options

Dental instrument sterilization has always been a priority for dental practices, but the pandemic further highlighted the need to protect patients and staff from disease and infection. Instrument sterilizers play a critical role in maintaining infection prevention, which means they must always be in good working order.

How To Properly Care For Your Ultrasonic Inserts

Did you know a hygienist spends 2 hours per day on average power scaling? With so much usage and often a different insert for many procedures, you must regularly evaluate your inserts to ensure they continue functioning properly. Ultrasonic inserts combine the power, efficiency, and comfort you need to treat a wide range of patients, but they can also be delicate. Below is a checklist to help you properly use, care for, maintain and therefore extend the useful life of your Ultrasonic Inserts.