A cybersecurity attack hit dental benefits management company MCNA Dental, possibly exposing the sensitive data of nearly 9 million patients. It's the latest high-profile attack impacting dentistry in the past few weeks. Cybersecurity expert Gary Salman chats with DrBicuspid Editor-in-Chief Theresa Pablos about the recent attacks, and why cybersecurity incidences like this can be devastating for dental practices of any size. He also shares what you can do to protect your practice because when it comes to a cybersecurity incidence, it's not an if but a when.

Breaking Down the MCNA Cybersecurity Attack with Gary Salman

In this episode of the DrBicuspid.com podcast, Kevin Henry speaks with Michelle Lee, the executive director of the Association for Dental Safety (ADS), about the significant changes in dental safety guidelines following the elimination of the CDC Division of Oral Health. They discuss the role of ADS in stepping up to fill the gap left by the CDC, the establishment of the ADS Institute for Dental Safety and Science, and the importance of maintaining and updating dental infection prevention guidelines. Michelle shares insights on funding for the new institute, the introduction of innovative tools for infection prevention, and the commitment to ensuring safe dental visits for both patients and providers.

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With government cuts, this is the future of infection control and prevention in dentistry

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With government cuts, this is the future of infection control and prevention in dentistry

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