Infection Control: Page 6

What dental teams need to know about scarlet fever
By Melissa Busch
Dental teams should know the symptoms of scarlet fever, since they may be the first to notice the early orofacial signs.
April 18, 2023
A patient with scarlet fever and a (A) sandpaper-like skin rash on the back and (B) a strawberry-like appearance of the tongue.
Hygienist publishes kids’ book
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A dental hygienist has published a children’s book that explores the consequences of improper flossing and brushing.
April 17, 2023
Girl Brushing Teeth
Have you been giving patients bad toothbrushing advice?
By Melissa Busch
Brushing teeth for the recommended two minutes may not be enough to sufficiently remove plaque, according to an in vitro study.
April 13, 2023
Woman Brushing Teeth
Acne gel may have triggered anaphylaxis in oral surgery patients
By Melissa Busch
Two teens who previously used antibiotic topical acne gels experienced anaphylaxis following IV administration of clindamycin prior to third-molar surgeries, according to a case report.
April 3, 2023
Young Man Acne Cream
Researchers highlight HINS dental tech to destroy viruses
By Amerigo Allegretto
Researchers from Kaunas University in Lithuania are highlighting dental equipment that they say can destroy viruses, including COVID-19.
March 31, 2023
Vaidas Gaidelys, PhD. Image courtesy of the Kaunas University of Technology.
Week in Review: Woman with tongue paralysis | Closures and hospital visits | New DrBicuspid website
By Theresa Pablos
March 24, 2023
The COVID-19 emergency is ending: Are you prepared?
By Melissa Busch
As the COVID-19 public health emergency nears its end, dentists should review workplace policies, according to a webinar held on March 23 by the Dental Trade Alliance's lobbying firm Polsinelli.
March 23, 2023
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Tongue tissue shows distinct response to COVID-19
By Will Morton
Researchers have demonstrated for the first time that the immunoinflammatory response of COVID-19 in oral tissue is distinct and may play an important role in regeneration after infection.
March 22, 2023
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Oral infection indicators may predict cardiovascular disease
By Kate Madden Yee
Certain indicators of oral infection may help predict a person's risk of cardiovascular disease, according to research presented at the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research meeting in Portland, OR.
March 19, 2023
2023 03 20 21 16 2684 Heart Damage 400
PRF may help reduce oral surgery infections
By Melissa Busch
Using a platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) technique to deliver antibiotics may decrease the risk of postsurgical infection in oral surgery patients, according to a proof-of-concept study recently published in BMC Oral Health.
March 14, 2023
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OSAP offers free CE webinar
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) will hold a continuing education (CE) webinar on Thursday, March 23, from 4 to 5 p.m. Eastern time on the topic of instrument reprocessing, with a focus on the best practices in steam sterilization.
February 28, 2023
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What you need to know about dental office maintenance
By Melissa Busch
Dental office maintenance means more than cleaning equipment like autoclaves and ensuring they are used per manufacturers' instructions, according to a presenter at the Chicago Dental Society 2023 Midwinter Meeting.
February 22, 2023
2023 02 23 20 55 8898 2023 02 23 Midwinter Tija Hunter 400
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