Infection Control: Page 3

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.
The infection control resource every dental practice should know
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Your practice’s safety matters. Dr. Tom Giacobbi shares how the Association for Dental Safety can help -- often for free.
December 4, 2025
Promotional image of the Just a Minute, Doc YouTube series with Dr. Tom Giacobbi.
Often benign oral germ causes condition that kills healthy woman
By Melissa Busch
A healthy 52-year-old woman died after developing a pyopneumothorax, caused by a typically benign mouth germ.
October 29, 2025
Medical chest CT scan showing multiple lung cross-section views with potential diagnostic findings.
Dr. Tom Giacobbi busts a dental infection control myth
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Does clean water really stay clean in your dental practice? Dr. Tom Giacobbi shares his thoughts on a common dentistry mistake.
September 19, 2025
Promotional image featuring Dr. Tom Giacobbi for the Just A Minute, Doc YouTube series.
How smart biomaterials may combat dental infections in the future
By Ava Barros
Smart dental biomaterials could revolutionize infection treatment, outperforming traditional methods, according to a review in the International Journal of Biological Macromolecules.
September 18, 2025
Luminous tooth anatomy with intricate neural-like network and golden glowing connections.
Antibiotics before dental procedures may not reduce risk of PJIs
By Ava Barros
A new Journal of Arthroplasty study finds that preventive antibiotics before dental work may not reduce the risk of periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs) in joint replacement patients.
September 18, 2025
White prescription pills scattered from orange medication bottle on blue surface
This treatment effectively cleans waterlines
By Ava Barros
Treating dental unit waterlines with neutralized electrochemically activated solutions may improve the water quality, according to research published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
September 18, 2025
Metallic dental unit waterline syringe.
Infection control matters to dental patients
By Ava Barros
Patients value a clean, safe environment and appreciate discussions about proper infection control, according to a Dental Assisting National Board survey.
September 17, 2025
A dental professional wearing white scrubs and blue nitrile gloves disinfects medical equipment.
Lower post-surgery pneumonia rates tied to oral health
By Ava Barros
A presurgery guided oral care routine may cut patients' pneumonia risk and shorten hospital stays, reports a study in PLoS One.
September 16, 2025
Medical illustration of human lungs with pink tissue and white branching indicating the bronchial tubes.
Ultrasound may zap biofilms in the future
By Ava Barros
High-intensity focused ultrasound might be effective in eliminating biofilms from titanium dental implant surfaces, reports research recently published in the International Journal of Implant Dentistry.
September 12, 2025
Medical professional holding ultrasound probe near diagnostic imaging equipment.
Oral mucositis may be tied to antibiotic-related infection
By Melissa Busch
A common antibiotic-associated infection may be linked to oral mucositis, according to a large study.
September 10, 2025
AI recreation of a macro view of Clostridioides difficile under a microscope, with golden bokeh and a focus on spores’ textured surfaces.
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