Feb 10, 2026

Where are Canada’s dental sterilization standards headed next? In this series finale of “Sterilization Standards Unpacked,” we’re joined by Leeanne Ismail, Clinical Sterilization Specialist at Solventum, to look ahead at the future of dental reprocessing. From digital traceability and rapid-read BIs to...

Feb 3, 2026

Sterilization standards look a lot different on paper than they do in the middle of a busy clinic day. That gap between policy and practice is the focus of this episode of “Sterilization Standards Unpacked,” where host Sarah B. Cruz sits down with Nova Scotia Registered Dental Assistant Melissa Arnold to...

Jan 27, 2026

What really happens at the microscopic level when we talk about “clean” in dental sterilization? In this episode of “Sterilization Standards Unpacked,” host Sarah B. Cruz is joined by Dr. Atila Nozari, Senior Medical Liaison at Solventum, to connect the science of microbiology with the day-to-day realities of...

Jan 20, 2026

Dental clinics may be small, but the expectations for safe, consistent sterilization are anything but. In this episode of “Sterilization Standards Unpacked,” Warren Hiller joins us to explore how CSA Z314, Health Canada, and provincial guidelines come together to shape dental reprocessing across provinces. From...

Jan 13, 2026

Feeling overwhelmed by Canada's newest dental sterilization standards? You’re not alone. In this kickoff episode of our newest podcast series “Sterilization Standards Unpacked: Navigating Canada’s Dental Guidelines," host Sarah B. Cruz takes us back to basics with a clear, practical look at who writes...