Infection Control: Page 72

OK to limit preventive antibiotics for some heart patients
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new study in the journal Circulation supports revised American Heart Association guidelines for who should and shouldn't receive preventive antibiotics prior to undergoing an invasive dental procedure.
June 12, 2012
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C3 Jian moves forward with oral health drug
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has accepted an investigational new drug application from C3 Jian for the company's synthetic peptide, designed to target Streptococcus mutans and other oral bacteria.
May 23, 2012
Plastic barriers enhance oral cancer screening device
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
StarDental has introduced plastic barriers for its Identafi oral cancer screening device to improve infection control.
May 15, 2012
Oral bacteria may influence joint failures
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The culprit behind a failed hip or knee replacement may exist in the oral cavity, according to a new study in the Journal of Clinical Rheumatology.
April 17, 2012
Azenic promotes infection control on YouTube
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
With the link between oral health and overall systemic health growing stronger every day, Azenic has launched a YouTube channel to help keep the public educated and informed of its oral health options.
April 9, 2012
Univ. of Louisville gets patent for oral bacteria research
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
University of Louisville researchers are a step closer to eliminating periodontal disease through their work to develop synthetic molecules that prevent bacteria responsible for the disease from spreading throughout the mouth.
March 27, 2012
Oral bacteria may trigger blood clots
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Oral bacteria that escape into the bloodstream can cause blood clots and trigger life-threatening growths on heart valves, according to a team of U.K. researchers.
March 25, 2012
NIH gives U.K. group $2.1M for C. albicans research
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Howard Jenkinson, PhD, professor of oral microbiology and head of research for the School of Oral and Dental Sciences at the University of Bristol, has been awarded a $2.1 million, five-year program renewal from the NIH.
March 19, 2012
CDC issues warning on C. difficile infections
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued an advisory regarding the rising incidence of Clostridium difficile-related infections, which are now causing 14,000 deaths annually.
March 11, 2012
Silver nanoparticles target candidiasis
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Silver nanoparticles may contribute to the development of new strategies for the improvement of oral health and quality of life for complete denture wearers, according to a new study in Letters in Applied Microbiology
March 11, 2012
Oral Bacteria Sidebar FOR TESTING ONLY
February 16, 2012
Pros and Cons of Oral Bacteria TESTING
A significant body of knowledge is now available on how to maintain a healthy ecology of microbiota and keep diseases at bay. There is also a growing number of oral health products designed to optimize the balance of bacteria in the mouth, retain their beneficial characteristics, and suppress their potentially harmful impact.
February 16, 2012
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