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Dental infection control: Have you seen our interview series on dental unit waterlines?
By
Kevin Henry
Midway through our series on dental unit waterlines and the infection control needs you may be overlooking, now is a great time to catch up on what you may have missed.
September 16, 2024
Dental infection control: Exploring the good and bad sides of biofilm
By
Kevin Henry
DrBicuspid's Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry spoke with Melissa Turner, a biofilm expert, about the two sides of biofilm. During the interview, they discussed the importance of understanding the full story of biofilm and its use cases in society.
September 9, 2024
Dental infection control: Empowering team members for compliance and patient safety
By
Kevin Henry
We spoke with Leslie Canham, CDA, RDA, to discuss dental unit waterlines and why proper training and adherence to U.S. Centers for Disease Control guidelines and manufacturer directions are so important.
August 26, 2024
How space dentistry may improve dental science
By
Ava Barros
Comprehensive dental care protocols along with ongoing research and technological advancements may help astronauts maintain their oral health during extended missions, according to a review article that was recently published in
Cureus
.
August 22, 2024
Deep dive into DUWLs: Previewing a series of interviews on dental unit waterlines
By
Kevin Henry
Here's a sneak peek of a fascinating series of interviews through podcasts and videos geared to help dental practices ensure patient safety.
August 19, 2024
At risk? At least 1 in 5 U.S. dental programs reuse healing caps
By
Melissa Busch
Some accredited periodontics residency programs in the U.S. are reusing dental implant healing abutments, posing a risk of biological cross-contamination among patients.
July 9, 2024
Study reveals oral health risks of e-cigarette use in universities
By
Ava Barros
University students commonly use alternative forms of tobacco, particularly e-cigarettes. This habit can cause caries and gingivitis.
June 27, 2024
Better training needed to ensure DUWL safety
By
Ava Barros
Training for oral healthcare providers may not adequately prepare them to engage, let alone supervise, dental unit waterline (DUWL) infection control, according to research published in the
Journal of the American Dental Association
.
June 14, 2024
This chemical may best rid dental waterlines of germs
By
Ava Barros
Chlorine dioxide disinfectant may provide an effective solution for mitigating the risks of biofilm formation and bacterial growth in dental unit waterlines, according to a study published on June 1 in
BMC Oral Health
.
June 6, 2024
OSAP rebrands to the Association for Dental Safety
By
Kevin Henry
As it reaches its 40th anniversary, the preeminent name in dental infection control has rebranded itself as part of its "commitment to empowering our members, driving innovation, and advancing infection prevention and safety."
May 31, 2024
Sterisil launches 15-minute waterline test
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental water safety provider Sterisil, a brand within Solmetex, has launched FASTCheck15, a 15-minute in-office waterline test.
May 21, 2024
Dental hygienists and the truth about biofilm
By
Melissa K. Turner
Melissa K. Turner believes that biofilm may not only be a villain when it comes to the oral cavity but a hero as well. Here's why dental hygienists need to embrace its dual role.
May 14, 2024
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