Sherrie Busby, EDDA, CDSO, CDIPC

Sherrie Busby's 30 years of extensive experience and education in the field make her a valuable resource for dental assistants seeking to enhance their skills and advance their careers. She works closely with dental assistants to provide them with comprehensive training on a wide range of topics, including clinical techniques and comprehensive infection control, dental software with AI, and documentation guidelines.

Articles

The Clean Bite: Making Dental Infection Control Part of Every Day

September 30, 2026

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Knowing the protocol is only the beginning. In The Clean Bite, Sherrie Busby explores how explaining the why, addressing staff concerns, and creating clear procedures can help dental teams make infection control part of everyday practice.

The Clean Bite Discusses the 3 Most Common Dental Infection Control Violations and How to Prevent Them

July 09, 2026

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What are the most common infection control violations in dental practices? This article explains why hand hygiene, improper PPE use, and failure to wear utility gloves continue to challenge dental teams and offers practical, evidence-based strategies to improve OSHA adherence, strengthen infection prevention practices, and enhance patient and staff safety.

Clean Bite: No Time for April Foolin’ With PPE

April 20, 2026

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The Clean Bite's Sherrie Busby and Becki McFadden write on how proper PPE use in dental settings reduces infection risk from aerosols and sharps, protecting providers and patients through consistent use of masks, gloves, face shields, and protective apparel.

The Clean Bite: When Life Takes You Beyond Dentistry

March 24, 2026

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Sherrie Busby, steps out of dental IPC to highlight infection control risks in Alzheimers care, including UTIs, C difficile, and hygiene practices. Practical tips on handwashing, PPE, and environmental cleaning emphasize protecting vulnerable patients while supporting caregivers’ health and resilience in home settings and safety outcomes.

The Clean Bite: The Dirty Truth About Stethoscopes…and What Dentistry Can Learn From It

February 13, 2026

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Why small lapses in cleaning can lead to significant infection control consequences—and how dentistry can close the gaps.

Clean Bite: Are We Paying Enough Attention to Colds, Flu, and COVID-19?

January 30, 2026

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Cold, flu, RSV, and COVID-19 are still circulating, but many people have stopped paying attention. This article breaks down how to recognize the differences between common respiratory illnesses, explains overlapping symptoms, and outlines practical steps health care and dental professionals can take to reduce transmission. From hand hygiene and masking to staying home when sick and vaccination awareness, the piece reinforces why everyday prevention still matters during respiratory virus season.