Infection Control: Page 78

Researchers find new way to treat hypersensitivity
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Researchers have identified a new approach for treating tooth hypersensitivity that they say can also prevent bacteria from causing further harm.
August 19, 2010
Washable, wireless mouse aids infection control
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Econo-Keys, a manufacturer of medical keyboards and mice, recently introduced the EKW-M, a completely waterproof, wireless mouse designed for medical and dental offices and clinics.
July 25, 2010
Proteins linked with denture stomatitis identified
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Researchers from the University of North Carolina used liquid chromatography and tandem mass spectrometry to compare mucosal gene expression between individuals with and without denture stomatitis, according to a study presented at the recent International Association for Dental Research (IADR) meeting in Barcelona, Spain.
July 19, 2010
3M sponsors infection-control contest
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
To highlight innovative infection prevention practices across the U.S. and showcase original ways of improving patient care, the 3M Infection Prevention Division is sponsoring the 3M Innovation Award YouTube Video Contest.
July 12, 2010
Oral bacteria linked to hypertension risk
By Rosemary Frei, MSc
People with a significant burden of periodontal bacteria are more than three times as likely to have hypertension as those with low levels of such bacteria, according to a large international study.
June 22, 2010
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Bioluminescence can rapidly assess caries risk
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)-driven bioluminescence -- a way of measuring visible light generated from ATP contained in bacteria -- can be used chairside to rapidly assess the number of oral bacteria and amount of plaque in patients, report researchers at the Oregon Health & Science University School of Dentistry.
June 21, 2010
Oragenics gets $500K government grant
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Oragenics has received a National Science Foundation grant of $500,000 to support its research into a new antibiotic with potential against bacteria resistant to other antibiotics.
June 14, 2010
Patients, volunteers contract hepatitis at free dental clinic
By Donna Domino
Health officials are stressing the importance of maintaining infection control standards after five people involved with a free dental clinic in West Virginia last summer contracted hepatitis B.
June 8, 2010
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Forsyth Institute contributes to microbiome project
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Scientists from the Forsyth Institute have provided more oral bacteria to the Human Microbiome Project than any other organization, according to the institute.
June 7, 2010
DANB offers combined RHS/ICE exam
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) is now offering candidates the opportunity to take the radiation health and safety (RHS) exam and infection control exam (ICE) together during the same test administration for $220.
May 19, 2010
Start-up targets antibiotics for perio disease
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
PolyBiotics, which is developing a device for more efficient administration of antibiotics for periodontal disease, has pulled in $175,000 in a seed funding round.
May 6, 2010
New probiotic toothpaste battles oral bacteria
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Designs for Health has launched a probiotic toothpaste that does not include fluoride, abrasives, food dye, or preservatives.
April 19, 2010
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