How to clean the air from harmful wildfire smoke
Mitigate against wildfire smoke with N95 respirators, HEPA or MERV13 air filters, and tracking air quality near you.
Masks
COVID safety at the dentist / orthodontist
We know that wearing a good N95 respirator is a great way to significantly reduce risk of catching airborne viruses like SARS CoV2 / COVID. However, some situations necessitate mask removal for care. How can we reduce our risk at… Read More »COVID safety at the dentist / orthodontist
Masks
Resources, links to buy, video review, tools for better fit, how to test for a good seal, and more!
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Elastomeric Respirators
What are Elastomeric Respirators?
They are tight fitting respirators made of synthetic or natural rubber material, can be
repeatedly used, disinfected, stored, and re-used.
• They are equipped with replaceable filter cartridges or flexible, disc or pancake-style filters,
which are not housed in a cartridge body.
• They may also have sealing surfaces and adjustable straps that accommodate a better fit.
Kids’ Masks
How to find protective masks and respirators for children. Kids’ disposable and reusable options available. Check out the video review testing various brands!
Read More »Kids’ MasksFit testing at home methods
Some low cost options to test your mask / respirator for a good fit. (This is different from the user seal check that you should do every time you put it on to ensure a good seal is formed with no gaps or leaks)
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How to improve masking behavior
by Noelle Tankard
MPhil Human Evolutionary Studies, University of Cambridge.
BA Archaeology & Anthropology, University of Bristol.
Tips for improving masking behavior, and understanding some potential barriers and solutions.
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Expert forum: #DeltaSchoolsAirborne
A comprehensive crash course in COVID school safety!
Session 1: How is COVID-19 transmitted and how can we protect kids, teachers, staff, families? Dr. Kimberly Prather, Dr. Denise Dewald, Dr. Linsey Marr, Dr. Richard Corsi, David Elfstrom, Dr. Dustin Poppendieck, Jim Rosenthal, Dr. Robert “Chip” T. Schooley, Dr. Howard Taras, Ian Ricksecker
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Dentec
Authorized distributors (as supplied by Dentec) United States: Online Ordering Capabilities: Critical Tool: https://www.criticaltool.com/search/dentec#page_no=1* Dentec® 400NxMD White N95 without Exhalation Valvehttps://www.criticaltool.com/style/dentec-400nxmd-white-n95-without-exhalation-valve-each?PMSRCH=dentec (includes filters) Dentec® 400NxMD Half Mask without Exhalation Valve Complete with P100 Cartridges (white)https://www.criticaltool.com/style/dentec-400nxmd-half-mask-without-exhalation-valve-complete-with-p100-cartridges-each?PMSRCH=dentec Dentec® 400Nx Black Half Mask… Read More »Dentec