Infection Control: Page 18

Evidence suggests vaping contributes to gum disease
By Hannah Welk
Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) alter oral health and may contribute to gum disease, according to a study published in mBio on February 22. People who vaped e-cigarettes in the study had a less healthy oral microbiome than nonsmokers did -- but could still be healthier than cigarette smokers.
February 21, 2022
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Splatter may be on eyewear even if dental teams don't see it
By Melissa Busch
Blood and saliva droplets that are invisible to the naked eye can be found on protective eyewear worn by dental professionals after treating patients, according to a study published online February 14 in Clinical Oral Investigations.
February 21, 2022
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Henry Schein offers upcoming webinars
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Henry Schein Dental is offering three upcoming webinars as part of a webinar series designed to enhance access to oral care among vulnerable patient populations.
February 16, 2022
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How to get clear about patient billing in 2022
By Dr. James V. Anderson
Inflation, infection control protocols, and staffing challenges: There's no doubt the cost of doing dentistry is on the rise. Some dentists have had to raise their patient fees, too. Dr. James V. Anderson offers five tips on how to be transparent about billing practices in 2022.
February 16, 2022
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Oral bacteria may influence diabetes kidney complications
By Hannah Welk
In a recent study of patients with chronic periodontitis, oral bacteria significantly differed in patients who also had diabetic nephropathy, a common diabetes-related kidney complication. One oral bacteria species in particular may be able to signal patients with renal involvement.
February 14, 2022
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Periodontal disease and COVID-19: Is there a correlation?
By Dr. Alvin Danenberg
Periodontal disease has recently been identified as a potential risk factor for COVID-19. In this column, Dr. Alvin Danenberg further breaks down the connection between the inflammatory and infectious nature of periodontitis and SARS-CoV-2 infection.
February 9, 2022
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Hygiene Insider: Oral bacteria may influence diabetes kidney complications
By Theresa Pablos
February 9, 2022
OSAP pushes deadline to submit abstracts for conference
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) has pushed back its deadline for submitting scientific abstracts on dental infection control and safety for its annual conference.
February 6, 2022
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Week in Review: Antibiotic prophylaxis questioned | COVID-19 and oral health | Surprising new research findings
By Theresa Pablos
February 4, 2022
OSAP conference abstract deadline: February 4
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) said abstracts for its annual conference are due February 4.
February 2, 2022
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Taste disorders, xerostomia common in COVID-19 patients
By Hannah Madans and Leah Sherwood
Dentists should stay abreast of the most common oral manifestations of COVID-19 such as taste disorders and xerostomia, according to a recent study published online in the Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice.
February 2, 2022
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SARS-CoV-2 may reside in perio pockets, cavities
By Melissa Busch
SARS-CoV-2 can be detected in cavitated tooth decay and periodontal pockets, suggesting that these sites may act as reservoirs for infection, according to an article recently published online in Molecular Oral Microbiology.
February 2, 2022
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