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Oral germs show bacterial resistance to common antiseptics

By Melissa Busch

Streptococcus mutans, Lactobacillus acidophilus, and other oral germs may show bacterial resistance to antiseptics, including chlorhexidine, according to a review published on October 21 in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene. What's more, resistance may rise over time.

October 24, 2022

Week in Review: New AAOMS guidance | Systemic complications after dental care | What patients will do to avoid a root canal

By Theresa Pablos

October 21, 2022

Mouthwash use to prevent COVID-19 may change composites

By Alex Dagostino

To prevent the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19, patients are sometimes asked to rinse with a disinfectant mouthwash during a dental visit. But a new study published on October 20 in the International Dental Journal suggests that these mouthwashes may change resin composites.

October 20, 2022

Oral surgeons should track some patients at risk of endocarditis

By Melissa Busch

In a withdrawn article, researchers said oral and maxillofacial surgeons should monitor patients at moderate risk for infective endocarditis for four months after some dental procedures, according to a perspective published on October 13 in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

October 16, 2022

Oral superorganisms with unique mobility may threaten teeth

By Melissa Busch

When oral bacteria join forces with fungi, they form cavity-causing "superorganisms." These oral health villains show unique resilience and mobility that make them more resistant to antimicrobials and lead to more tooth decay, according to a study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

October 11, 2022

APIC urges members to uphold mask mandate

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) is strongly urging its 15,000 members to uphold a mandatory mask requirement policy for healthcare employees in all patient-care spaces.

October 10, 2022

Chemical component in mouthwash suppresses SARS-CoV-2

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A team of researchers from Hokkaido University in Japan has found that a chemical component in some mouthwashes may suppress SARS-CoV-2.

October 10, 2022

Are dental professionals properly using PPE?

By Alex Dagostino

Are dental healthcare personnel (DHCP) properly using personal protective equipment (PPE)? Researchers used a fluorescent marker to illustrate pathogen trasmission and assessed PPE donning and doffing practices among DHCP. The findings were published on September 26 in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

September 28, 2022

Medication for anxiety, insomnia may help wounds heal

By Alex Dagostino

Diazepam, a medication that is commonly prescribed for patients with anxiety or insomnia, may aid in wound closure following a gingival graft, reports an article published on September 15 in the Journal of Dental Sciences.

September 19, 2022

Week in Review: Fluoride for older patients | Cool way to reduce postop pain | Nanobot toothbrush

By Theresa Pablos

September 16, 2022

Put the mouth back in the body

By Alex Dagostino

As part of a presentation delivered on September 13 at the 231st Meeting of the National Advisory Dental and Craniofacial Research Council, a former dean of the Harvard School of Dental Medicine related two examples that stress the importance of a partnership between dentistry and medicine.

September 15, 2022

Antibiotics for root planing? It depends on clinician type

By Melissa Busch

About 30% of U.S. clinicians prescribe antibiotics to patients during scaling and root planing, but dentists and periodontists write prescriptions for different reasons, according to a study published on August 26 in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

September 1, 2022

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