Infection Control: Page 4

UofL researchers to study mouth microorganisms
By Will Morton
University of Louisville (UofL) researchers have received $11.7 million to study microorganisms throughout the body.
September 5, 2023
Teeth Magnifying Glass
OSAP celebrates DICAM starting Sept. 1
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) is recognizing Dental Infection Awareness Month (DICAM), which starts September 1.
August 31, 2023
Dentist Instruments Autoclave
This warm, subtly spicy root may improve bad breath
By Melissa Busch
Using a mouthwash containing Glycyrrhiza uralensis extract may improve bad breath, according to a study.
August 31, 2023
Licorice Root
Metformin may help manage periodontitis
By Will Morton
New research in mice has revealed a potential role for metformin in managing periodontitis, according to a study published in Genes & Diseases.
August 15, 2023
Gum Inflammation
MIT team discovers protein that helps maintain oral cavity biome
By Kate Madden Yee
The research focused on an oral cavity protein called zymogen granule protein 16 homolog B (ZG16B).
July 24, 2023
Gum Inflammation
How many hours of sleep may curb one's caries risk?
By Melissa Busch
People who sleep more may be less likely to get dental caries, according to a new study.
July 20, 2023
Woman Sleeping
Could stewardship programs prevent the rise of superbugs?
By Amerigo Allegretto
Antimicrobial stewardship programs can help prevent antimicrobial resistance.
July 18, 2023
Antibiotics Concept
Martial artist hopes to launch self-cleaning mouthguard soon
By Melissa Busch
A martial artist hopes to bring a self-cleaning mouthguard case to market in the fall.
July 14, 2023
Mouthguard
Researchers explore wound-healing method using glass
By Will Morton
Researchers have developed a method to deliver long-lasting antimicrobial protection.
June 20, 2023
Researchers investigated the effects of bioactive glass containing ionic silver on biofilms formed by P. aeruginosa. They reported that specific preparation, storage, and application techniques can minimize the transformation of silver ions to silver chloride and thus retain antimicrobial activity.
Low social support may equal caries, tooth loss in U.S. adults
By Melissa Busch
Adults in the U.S. are more likely to have untreated dental caries and severe tooth loss if they have lower levels of social support, according to a study.
June 16, 2023
Older Man Sad
Researchers discover role of bacterial species in tooth decay
By Amerigo Allegretto
Researchers are highlighting a bacterial species that plays a major part in causing tooth decay.
June 13, 2023
Dental Caries
A-Rod, OraPharma promote gum disease awareness
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Bausch Health Companies' OraPharma has partnered with 2009 World Series champ Alex “A-Rod” Rodriguez to launch a U.S. gum disease awareness campaign.
May 31, 2023
Inflamed Gums Man
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