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Factors linked to early implant failure may surprise you
By
Melissa Busch
Several factors may be associated with early dental implant failure, according to new research.
March 14, 2024
This mix of bacteria stinks and may cause patients’ halitosis
By
Melissa Busch
The interaction between two prevalent oral bacteria may lead to the creation of a potent chemical compound closely tied to the development of bad breath and gum disease, according to a study published in
mSystems
.
March 6, 2024
'Artificial tongue' detects and destroys oral bacteria
By
Karie Neeley Anderson
A chemical sensor array -- an artificial tongue -- may identify and destroy oral bacteria, according to research published on February 25 in
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
.
March 2, 2024
OSAP seeks poster abstracts for annual conference
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) is accepting poster presentation abstracts for its annual conference that will be held in May.
February 20, 2024
Antibiotic stewardship in dentistry: What it is, and why it is important
By
Amanda Hill, RDH
With the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimating that a person dies every 15 minutes in the U.S. from antibiotic-resistant infections, here is why you should know about antibiotic stewardship in your dental practice.
February 20, 2024
Toke on? Smoking marijuana may not raise caries risk
By
Melissa Busch
Smoking marijuana may not increase a person’s risk of developing caries, according to a large U.S. study.
February 19, 2024
Answering the most-asked dental questions from social media: Eyewear
By
Sarah Stream, MPH
For those who wear prescription glasses, they will not protect you from infectious materials, chemicals, blue light, lasers, and even flying debris. Sarah Stream, MPH, reviews your best options for protective eyewear.
February 13, 2024
Armis to debut at Chicago Midwinter with product deal
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Armis Biopharma will debut its dental infection control products at a discounted price for the first time at the Chicago Dental Society 2024 Midwinter Meeting.
February 7, 2024
Woman develops endocarditis, stroke following tooth extraction
By
Melissa Busch
A 54-year-old healthy woman was diagnosed with a rare case of infective endocarditis following an acute ischemic stroke five weeks after having a tooth extracted.
January 29, 2024
What your patients should add to their drinks while taking CHX
By
Melissa Busch
Dental patients may not have to give up coffee or tea during chlorhexidine (CHX) treatment to avoid tooth discoloration if they drink the beverages with some milk, according to new research.
January 22, 2024
Podcast: What to know about the water in your dental practice
By
Kevin Henry
What do you need to know about the water in your dental practice and keeping your patients safe in 2024? We sat down with Amy Gagne, RDHEF, to discuss this and more in a recent podcast.
January 17, 2024
OSAP, APIC to host webinar series
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) and the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) are presenting a four-part webinar series on infection prevention.
January 17, 2024
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