News on the ADHA’s statements on the Coronavirus, an insightful article on improving your whole-body health to improve your personal and professional life, and the article “New Coronavirus Outbreak: Has a SARS-like Disease Returned?.”

I’m Tiffany Stark and you’re watching IDH Weekly on Aegis TV. In the news, the ADHA recently released a statement aimed at educating dental hygienists on the Coronavirus. According to the CDC, Coronavirus is a respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China with the ability to spread person-to-person. The risk to individuals is dependent on exposure. At this time, some people will have an increased risk of infection, for example healthcare workers caring for COVID-19 patients and other close contacts. The CDC has resources for health care professionals such as guidance for evaluating patients, infection control, preparedness checklists, supply of personal protective equipment and more. Click the link or use the QR code below to access the checklist. Look for more updates on this story in upcoming episodes and on our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram account. In each episode we seek to provide insight to support your health, wellness, and interests in our lifestyle segments. The most recent issue of Inside Dental Hygiene featured an article on renewing your commitment to your health to strengthen your performance and overall health. The article “The Power of Whole-Body Health” is a first-person account of one dental professional’s journey to better health that positively affected his career. Access the full article via the link or QR code below. Featured on the Inside Dental Hygiene website is the article “New Coronavirus Outbreak: Has a SARS-like Disease Returned?” by John A. Molinari, PhD. This article provides an overview of the origin, the viral characteristics, and the efficacy of current infection control precautions. To read the full article, visit the link or click the QR code below. We hope you’ve enjoyed our updates on the latest in dental hygiene news, trends, and continuing education. I’m Tiffany Stark. Thank you for watching IDH Weekly. See you next week!