Infection Control: Page 56

Top 5 columns from fall 2017
By Tony Edwards
DrBicuspid.com takes a look back at the five most-read columns and practice management articles from fall 2017, as measured by page views. These columns focus on a wide variety of topics, from legal cases to teeth whitening to overprescription of antibiotics.
December 21, 2017
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Top 5 news stories from fall 2017
By Tony Edwards
DrBicuspid.com takes a look back at the most-read news and clinical articles from fall 2017, as measured by page views. The most popular article was our coverage of the newly issued high blood pressure guidelines, followed by a report on antibiotic use by dentists.
December 21, 2017
2016 12 28 17 05 57 851 Top 5 400
Prophylaxis against overprescribing
By Tom Viola, RPh
The prophylactic use of antibiotics for preventing prosthetic joint replacement infection remains one of the most contested issues in dentistry. Pharmacist Tom Viola walks you through the clinical practice recommendations.
November 13, 2017
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New product: Palmero adds pink safety eyewear
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Palmero Healthcare has added pink, lightweight, disposable eye protection to its Dynamic Disposables line in support of the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
November 1, 2017
Which carious pathogens are in your patients' mouths?
By Tony Edwards
Would telling your patients that carious pathogens are lurking between their teeth spur them to take brushing and flossing more seriously? The first study to measure the presence of specific bacteria and fungus in interdental biofilms may allow you to do just that.
October 23, 2017
2016 08 03 14 14 54 148 Tooth Caries 400
Week in Review: Dental Excellence Awards voting; plus antibiotics and financial engagement
By Tony Edwards
October 12, 2017
Antibiotic prescription by dentists linked to serious infection
By Lori Roniger
Antibiotics prescribed by dentists may be adding to the growing problem of Clostridium difficile infection, which can cause severe diarrhea and death. Researchers have found that many of these prescriptions are unnecessary or not recorded in medical charts, and they recommend improved awareness of prescribing guidelines and communication about prescriptions.
October 11, 2017
2016 10 06 15 22 02 163 Bottle Pills 400
Antibiotic guidelines for everyday dentistry
By Theresa Pablos
Dentists are on the front line in the war against antibiotic-resistant bacteria, said Dr. Peter Jacobsen at the recent California Dental Association's CDA Presents 2017 meeting. Find out his guidelines for writing safe and effective antibiotic prescriptions.
August 30, 2017
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New CE courses address infection control, risk management, and more
By Tony Edwards
Five presentations from the 2017 Connecticut State Dental Association annual meeting are now available as continuing education (CE) videos. Topics include infection control, pain management and the role of opioids, and risk management.
August 28, 2017
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Study: Saliva test may detect Zika virus
By Tony Edwards
With the transmission of the Zika virus a concern in 70 countries, including the U.S., an accurate, quick, and cost-effective test is needed to see if a patient has contracted the virus. A saliva-based test may be effective, and dentists may play a key role in the future surveillance and detection of the virus, according to a study and commentary published on August 21 in the Journal of Dental Research.
August 22, 2017
2017 08 22 16 12 42 302 Mosquito Zika 400
New direction for preventing early childhood caries?
By Lori Roniger
Bacteria and yeast are jointly responsible for early childhood caries, previous research suggests. Now a new study has isolated the surface molecules on yeast that interact with bacteria to form some biofilms, potentially leading to a novel strategy to fight this disease.
July 31, 2017
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State of infection control with OSAP's executive director
By Theresa Pablos
From Zika outbreaks to a contaminated water line, infectious diseases have made the headlines throughout 2017. To make sense of it all, Christina Thomas, the new executive director of the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP), shares her thoughts on current infection-control trends and what dentists need to know.
July 25, 2017
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