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Few heart patients need antibiotics

Dentists no longer need to prescribe antibiotics to most patients at risk of heart disease, according to a new recommendation by the American Heart Association (AHA).

October 17, 2007

Cantel acquires Strong Medical

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Infection prevention firm Cantel Medical of Little Falls, NJ, has acquired Strong Dental Products, a Corona, CA, manufacturer of comfort cushioning and infection control covers for x-ray film and digital x-ray sensors.

September 27, 2007

Hep B virus transmitted to dental patients

By Reuters Health

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), May 2 Even with strict enforcement of infection control, hepatitis B virus (HBV) was transmitted from one patient to another when they both underwent oral surgery in the same office, on the same day, public health officials report.

July 15, 2007

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