Infection Control: Page 2

Practice may have exposed patients to HIV, hepatitis
By Melissa Busch
Shocking failures at a Philadelphia practice may have exposed patients to HIV and hepatitis.
June 1, 2026
Close-up of a dental local anesthetic syringe resting atop a pack of anesthetic vials.
Are patients getting antibiotics? This factor may play a role.
By Ava Barros
Study shows longtime oral surgeons prescribe antibiotics more frequently, highlighting a need for focused stewardship to curb overuse.
May 13, 2026
White tablets spill from an orange prescription bottle.
There's a new dental assistant scholarship program focused on infection control
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Industry leaders are launching a game-changing scholarship, empowering dental assistants through infection control expertise. Here's what you need to know.
April 27, 2026
Screen stillshot of Kevin Henry, Andy Whitehead, and Gary Steinberg.
Coming soon! Must-see infection control podcasts for dental teams
By Kevin Henry
Keeping your patients safe and your practice out of the local newspaper is important, and a team of experts will teach you how to accomplish both goals.
April 21, 2026
Kevin Henry, the editor in chief of DrBicuspid.com, and a woman guest interviewee.
NIH study to tackle the sticky problem of implant biofilm
By Karie Neeley Anderson
A NIH study will use a novel laser treatment to solve the sticky problem of peri-implantitis.
March 26, 2026
Illustration of a bacteria-based biofilm covering a tooth.
What you need to know about antibiotics and teeth
By Ava Barros
Exposure to antibiotics and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs during critical ages may disrupt enamel formation and mineralization.
March 26, 2026
White antibiotic tablets spill from a yellow prescription bottle.
How to handle a needlestick without panicking
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
When a needlestick happens, don't panic -- and don't squeeze the injury. The Compliance Divas walk you through what to do.
March 26, 2026
Close-up of a medical syringe with clear fluid.
Maybe use this oxidizing agent to flush dental chair units
By Ava Barros
This agent may effectively eliminate microbes and biofilm in dental unit waterlines, reports a PLoS One study.
March 26, 2026
Close-up of a dental water syringe dispenser.
Mastering compliance in the dental practice
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Transform your dental practice's compliance game with expert insider strategies from Dr. Tom Giacobbi.
February 6, 2026
Just a Minute, Doc podcast logo with Dr. Tom Giacobbi.
Oral infections cause eyeball growths on TV personality
By Melissa Busch
Model and TV personality Jenny McCarthy claims that a recurring oral infection led to her teeth falling out and growths to form on her eyeballs.
December 4, 2025
Jenny McCarthy.
Shocking incident at Colo. hospital an infection control wake-up call
By Kevin Henry
A shocking discovery at a Colorado hospital is a wake-up call for every dental practice, says infection control expert Mary Govoni, CDA, RDH.
December 4, 2025
Dental tools laid out on blue tissue paper.
Key points about antibiotic resistance, and why it matters to dental patients
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's campaign focuses on antibiotic resistance and how patients can be antibiotic stewards.
December 4, 2025
Microscopic view of orange rod-shaped bacteria and blue spherical microorganisms.
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