Infection Control

This may cut dry socket, infections after 3rd-molar surgery
By Ava Barros
This practice may lower the risk of dry socket and surgical site infection following lower third-molar extraction, according to a study published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice.
March 11, 2025
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Antibiotic prophylaxis guidelines baffle dentists
By Melissa Busch
Despite guidelines, prescribing antibiotic prophylaxis for dental procedures when treating those at high risk for infective endocarditis remains challenging for dentists.
February 4, 2025
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COVID-19 affected antibiotic prescribing in dentistry
By Ava Barros
The COVID-19 pandemic likely caused a rise in antibiotic use in dentistry, disrupting a previous decline, as rates have since remained high, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
January 16, 2025
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The importance of infection control documentation in dental practices
By Amanda Hill, RDH
If you don't write it down, it didn't happen, writes Amanda Hill, RDH. Here's why you should prioritize documentation in your dental practice.
January 16, 2025
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What to know about the upcoming Dental Infection Control Boot Camp
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Association for Dental Safety will once again host its annual Dental Infection Control Boot Camp in February in Atlanta.
January 16, 2025
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GNDYM look back: What we learned about Midmark's M11 steam sterilizer
By Kevin Henry
During a booth interview at the Greater New York Dental Meeting, Midmark's Holly Weaver gave DrBicuspid the rundown of why she believes the M11 is a game changer in dentistry.
December 26, 2024
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4 sterilization errors you might be making in your dental practice
By Amanda Hill, RDH
Instrument reprocessing requires a series of steps to ensure everything is safe for reuse. Amanda Hill, RDH, walks us through some of the errors that can happen along that journey.
November 25, 2024
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What you may not know about preventing infective endocarditis
By Melissa Busch
Guidelines regarding antibiotic prophylaxis for the prevention of infective endocarditis in dental patients are misinterpreted, not carried out properly, and need clarification.
November 20, 2024
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Here's what landed one dental practice in hot water with OSHA
By Kevin Henry
In the hopes of raising awareness for other dental practices, compliance expert Linda Harvey shares what caused a New England practice to recently be handed a stiff U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) fine.
November 14, 2024
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How your toothbrush may combat antibiotic resistance
By Ava Barros
Toothbrushes carry various viruses, including bacteriophages. Researchers want to leverage these viruses to treat antibiotic-resistant infections, according to a study recently published in Frontiers in Microbiomes.
October 28, 2024
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Why understanding local water quality is critical for effective dental infection control
By Kevin Henry
In our final interview of our series around dental unit waterlines, we spoke with Chanda Chatham of Solmetex to discuss an overlooked part of the infection control equation.
October 7, 2024
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Previewing a discussion on Sterisil's 15-minute waterline test
By Kevin Henry
Dental water safety provider Sterisil, a brand within Solmetex, has launched FASTCheck15, a 15-minute in-office waterline test, and we're diving in with a conversation on the product.
September 30, 2024
The FASTCheck15 in-office waterline test. Image courtesy of Solmetex.
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