Infection Control: Page 77

Prolonged preop antibiotic regime enhances BRONJ outcomes

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Combining surgery with long-term preoperative antibiotic therapy yields the best treatment outcomes in patients suffering from bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ), according to a new study in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

December 2, 2010

MetLife adds new quality resource guides to dental CE

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

MetLife has added new quality resources guides to its dental continuing education (CE) program, including a new multimedia presentation, "Infection Control in the Dental Office."

December 1, 2010

Ohio VA dental clinic's infection control practices under review

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Another U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) dental clinic has come under scrutiny for possible infection control issues.

November 22, 2010

Hu-Friedy adds infection control hand care product line

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Hu-Friedy has introduced its Hand Essentials line of hand care products, designed to provide dental professionals with medical-grade products for hygiene and help with infection control program compliance.

November 22, 2010

New oral health products supports 'good' bacteria

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Impact Fusion International has expanded its Intact Nutrition product line with Intact Oral, which uses Nutri-Mastic -- a combination of magnesium, calcium, ionic trace minerals, and mastic gum -- to support oral bacteria that are beneficial to oral health and the digestive system.

November 15, 2010

A new approach to analyzing oral bacteria

By Kathy Kincade

Will Raman spectroscopy one day find its way into the dental operatory as an oral health assessment and caries detection tool?

November 10, 2010

Infection control to become part of state oral health programs

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Organization for Safety, Asepsis, and Prevention (OSAP) will assist the Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors in incorporating infection prevention and control efforts, as well as patient and staff safety, into state oral health program activities, OSAP announced.

November 1, 2010

Raman spectroscopy provides oral bacteria insights

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A team of University of Rochester scientists is using the technique of Raman spectroscopy to study two common dental plaque bacteria: Streptococcus sanguis and mutans. The relative balance of the two may be an indicator of a patient's oral health and risk for tooth decay.

October 26, 2010

Biotrol launches ultrasonic cleaner for dentistry

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Biotrol International recently extended its line of infection control and preventive chemical products with Purit, the company's first ultrasonic cleaner for dentistry.

September 20, 2010

Oral bacteria can trigger heart disease

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Plaque-causing bacteria can escape from the mouth into the bloodstream and increase the risk of heart attack, according to research from the University of Bristol.

September 6, 2010

Allergan fined millions over Botox; do implants need preop antibiotics?

By Kathy Kincade

September 5, 2010

Preop prophylactic antibiotics -- yes or no?

By Rosemary Frei, MSc

Despite a recent meta-analysis indicating that giving patients antibiotics prior to implant surgery can prevent implant failures, some experts still question whether antibiotic prophylaxis is necessary in every case.

September 2, 2010

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