Infection Control: Page 21

CU researchers create coating that inhibits caries-causing germs

By Melissa Busch

Researchers from the University of Colorado (CU) School of Dental Medicine in Aurora, CO, have created a targeted, antibiotic, regenerative dental coating that hampers bacteria that causes caries, paving the way for a new method to prevent tooth decay.

March 14, 2022

Ambience PPE receives Cuspies award at Chicago Midwinter

By Theresa Pablos

Ambience PPE received the Cuspies award for Best New Hygiene Product for the Loupe Shield at the 2022 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting, which was held February 24-26 at the McCormick Place convention center.

March 9, 2022

Oral bacteria linked to high blood pressure in older women

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Some oral bacteria are linked to the development of high blood pressure in postmenopausal women, according to research published March 2 in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

March 3, 2022

Lasers are a hot topic: Biolase CEO discusses why

By Theresa Pablos

CHICAGO - Lasers aren't new, but they're nonetheless a hot topic right now in dentistry. What's accounting for the sudden interest? The COVID-19 pandemic, said Biolase CEO John Beaver during a video interview at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting.

February 27, 2022

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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