Infection Control: Page 64

Study looks at best ways to reduce aerosols, spatter with ultrasonic scaling
By Rabia Mughal
A new study that compared the Isolite illuminated isolation system and a saliva ejector for reducing aerosols and spatter from ultrasonic scaling found that the best results still come from high-velocity air evacuation. Isolite Systems said they appreciate the study but hope to do another one on effective isolation with even more rigor.
January 28, 2015
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OSAP adds Atlanta office
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) has added an office in Atlanta.
January 21, 2015
Single-use disposables in the operatory can enhance infection control
By Marie Fluent, DDS
Dr. Marie Fluent writes that while dental teams review infection-control protocol and strive for compliance, one component of infection control often remains overlooked: single-use disposable items. The prudent use of these items eliminates many sources of cross contamination, while making infection-control applications more efficient and safe.
January 14, 2015
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DrBicuspid.com Hygiene Insider: Hygiene and infection-control compliance
By Tony Edwards
January 7, 2015
Cantel reports record 1st quarter sales
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Cantel Medical, a provider of infection prevention and control products for dental and medical use, reported record sales for its fiscal first quarter of 2014.
December 9, 2014
Dux introduces new tray cover with secure seal
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dux Dental has introduced a tray cover with a secure seal to its line of office organization products to help oral care professionals create a safe environment for practitioners and patients.
December 8, 2014
Study: Salivary mucins play a key role in fighting caries
By Donna Domino
Salivary mucins, key components of mucus, actively protect teeth from Streptococcus mutans, one of the principal bacteria that causes caries, according to a new study in Applied and Environmental Microbiology.
November 19, 2014
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Heart infection rises as dentists prescribe fewer prophylactic antibiotics
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In a new study, U.K. scientists report that the incidence of life-threatening heart infection has increased significantly in England since the introduction of the 2008 National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidelines, as dentists have written fewer prescriptions for prophylactic antibiotics before invasive procedures.
November 18, 2014
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Thousands of U.K. patients tested due to infection-control scandal
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Thousands of dental patients in the U.K. are being tested for HIV and other blood-borne viruses because of poor infection-control procedures by a Nottingham dentist, according to National Health Service (NHS) England.
November 16, 2014
Kelsch on infection control; IV sedation administration; are handheld x-ray devices safe?
By Tony Edwards
November 11, 2014
First Do No Harm: Part 2 -- The standard of care in eye protection
By Noel Kelsch, RDHAP
In the second part of this series, Noel Kelsch, RDHAP, writes that successful infection control and clinician safety depend on every clinician being ethical and following laws, regulations, recommendations, and the standard of care.
November 11, 2014
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Ranir acquires leading French toothbrush company
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Oral and personal healthcare product manufacturer Ranir announced that it has acquired Oralys Dental, the leading provider of private-label toothbrushes in France.
November 9, 2014
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