Infection Control: Page 8

Researchers explore wound-healing method using glass
By Will Morton
Researchers have developed a method to deliver long-lasting antimicrobial protection.
June 20, 2023
Researchers investigated the effects of bioactive glass containing ionic silver on biofilms formed by P. aeruginosa. They reported that specific preparation, storage, and application techniques can minimize the transformation of silver ions to silver chloride and thus retain antimicrobial activity.
Low social support may equal caries, tooth loss in U.S. adults
By Melissa Busch
Adults in the U.S. are more likely to have untreated dental caries and severe tooth loss if they have lower levels of social support, according to a study.
June 16, 2023
Older Man Sad
Researchers discover role of bacterial species in tooth decay
By Amerigo Allegretto
Researchers are highlighting a bacterial species that plays a major part in causing tooth decay.
June 13, 2023
Dental Caries
A-Rod, OraPharma promote gum disease awareness
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Bausch Health Companies' OraPharma has partnered with 2009 World Series champ Alex “A-Rod” Rodriguez to launch a U.S. gum disease awareness campaign.
May 31, 2023
Inflamed Gums Man
Nanozyme approach targets fungal infection
By Will Morton
A new nanozyme-based robotics approach could allow doctors to target and kill fungal pathogens.
May 31, 2023
Before (left) and after (right) fluorescence images of fungal aggregates being removed by nanozyme microrobots without adhering to or disrupting the tissue sample.
Revealing the monster of periodontal disease
By Dr. James V. Anderson
As clinicians, how can we successfully motivate patients to banish the monster of periodontitis? Dr. James V. Anderson explores a possible answer.
May 24, 2023
Dr. James V. Anderson.
Study to explore how and why gums swell
By Kate Madden Yee
Researchers from the University of Washington School of Dentistry were awarded a $2.7 million grant from the U.S. National Institutes of Health to explore how and why people react differently to dental plaque accumulation.
May 22, 2023
Researchers will collect a sample of oral bacteria from study participants.
Swiftsure raises $1.7M to fund oral care kit
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Swiftsure Innovations has raised $2.3 million Canadian dollars ($1.7 million U.S.) to commercialize an oral care product for mechanically ventilated patients.
May 22, 2023
Money Franklin
Plaque-ridding splint may be an option when toothbrushing isn’t
By Melissa Busch
Customized mouthguards that spray a micromist, removing plaque from teeth and gums, may be an option for patients who can't brush.
May 18, 2023
Images comparing tooth surfaces cleaned using a mouthguard, toothbrush, and mouth rinse.
Researchers team up to curb oral bacteria’s access to sugar
By Will Morton
A new project is attempting to limit oral bacteria’s access to sugars and their ability to form the biofilm that causes gum disease.
May 11, 2023
Dental Exam
New study links dental procedures to heart inflammation
By Melissa Busch
Invasive dental procedures were significantly linked to endocarditis, but antibiotic prophylaxis reduced its incidence.
May 2, 2023
Woman Pill
Researchers to develop new method for targeting gum infections
By Will Morton
Researchers are working to develop an antibiotic delivery system to target aggressive gum infections.
April 24, 2023
Gum Inflammation
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