Infection Control

A-Rod, OraPharma promote gum disease awareness
Bausch Health Companies' OraPharma has partnered with 2009 World Series champ Alex “A-Rod” Rodriguez to launch a U.S. gum disease awareness campaign.
May 31, 2023
Inflamed Gums Man
Nanozyme approach targets fungal infection
A new nanozyme-based robotics approach could allow doctors to target and kill fungal pathogens.
May 31, 2023
Before (left) and after (right) fluorescence images of fungal aggregates being removed by nanozyme microrobots without adhering to or disrupting the tissue sample.
Revealing the monster of periodontal disease
As clinicians, how can we successfully motivate patients to banish the monster of periodontitis? Dr. James V. Anderson explores a possible answer.
May 24, 2023
Dr. James V. Anderson.
Study to explore how and why gums swell
Researchers from the University of Washington School of Dentistry were awarded a $2.7 million grant from the U.S. National Institutes of Health to explore how and why people react differently to dental plaque accumulation.
May 22, 2023
Researchers will collect a sample of oral bacteria from study participants.
Swiftsure raises $1.7M to fund oral care kit
Swiftsure Innovations has raised $2.3 million Canadian dollars ($1.7 million U.S.) to commercialize an oral care product for mechanically ventilated patients.
May 22, 2023
Money Franklin
Plaque-ridding splint may be an option when toothbrushing isn’t
Customized mouthguards that spray a micromist, removing plaque from teeth and gums, may be an option for patients who can't brush.
May 18, 2023
Images comparing tooth surfaces cleaned using a mouthguard, toothbrush, and mouth rinse.
Researchers team up to curb oral bacteria’s access to sugar
A new project is attempting to limit oral bacteria’s access to sugars and their ability to form the biofilm that causes gum disease.
May 11, 2023
Dental Exam
New study links dental procedures to heart inflammation
Invasive dental procedures were significantly linked to endocarditis, but antibiotic prophylaxis reduced its incidence.
May 2, 2023
Woman Pill
Researchers to develop new method for targeting gum infections
Researchers are working to develop an antibiotic delivery system to target aggressive gum infections.
April 24, 2023
Gum Inflammation
Is extra-virgin olive oil the key to improving gingivitis?
Toothpaste containing extra-virgin olive oil, xylitol, and betaine may improve gingivitis better than commercial antigingivitis toothpaste.
April 25, 2023
Olive Oil
What dental teams need to know about scarlet fever
Dental teams should know the symptoms of scarlet fever, since they may be the first to notice the early orofacial signs.
April 18, 2023
A patient with scarlet fever and a (A) sandpaper-like skin rash on the back and (B) a strawberry-like appearance of the tongue.
Hygienist publishes kids’ book
A dental hygienist has published a children’s book that explores the consequences of improper flossing and brushing.
April 17, 2023
Girl Brushing Teeth
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