Infection Control: Page 29

Week in Review: Hygienist appreciation | Student burnout | Beetroots and oral bacteria
By Theresa Pablos
April 9, 2021
Emergency dental visits rose 30% during COVID-19 pandemic
By Melissa Busch
The number of patients who visited emergency clinics in China for dental problems increased by approximately one-third during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, compared to the same period in 2019, in a new study. The findings were published on April 3 in BMC Oral Health.
April 5, 2021
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Beetroot juice changes mouth bacteria for healthy aging
By Rebekah Moan
Drinking beetroot juice can lead to higher levels of oral bacteria associated with good vascular and cognitive health, according to a new study in Redox Biology. The researchers also discovered the juice leads to lower levels of bacteria connected with disease and inflammation.
April 4, 2021
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OSAP opens leadership award nominations
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) has opened nominations for its leadership awards.
April 1, 2021
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Parents hesitant about getting kids COVID-19 vaccines
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Parents have higher levels of hesitancy about getting their children vaccinated against COVID-19 than they do about getting shots for themselves, according to a survey released on March 31.
March 31, 2021
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SARS-CoV-2 rate in dental offices mimics community rate
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The rate of SARS-CoV-2 infection among asymptomatic patients in dental settings in Scotland mirrored the rate in the community in a study published on March 29 in the Journal of Dental Research.
March 31, 2021
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3 practice tips as COVID-19 vaccines start rolling out
By Dan Croft
The past year has been a whirlwind for many businesses, but now there is light on the horizon with COVID-19 vaccination distribution ramping up. Dan Croft shares three pieces of advice any dental practice can use until it is able to recover to pre-COVID revenue and staffing levels.
March 30, 2021
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CDC director warns of COVID-19 'impending doom'
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), warned Americans of "impending doom" as the country experiences a rise in COVID-19 cases, according to a March 29 NBC News report.
March 28, 2021
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CDC releases raft of oral health articles
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has published a collection of oral health articles in its journal Preventing Chronic Disease.
March 28, 2021
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Study: Antibiotic use after tooth extraction has increased
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The use of antibiotics after tooth extraction has increased over the past 17 years in South Korea, according to a study published on March 24 in the International Dental Journal.
March 28, 2021
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Week in Review: Better face shields | Overlooked dental trauma | New fluoride tech
By Theresa Pablos
March 26, 2021
Can a flu shot offer some COVID-19 protection?
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A recent study indicates the flu shot may offer some protection against COVID-19. Flu shot recipients were less likely to test positive for COVID-19, and those who did get the virus had fewer complications.
March 25, 2021
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