Infection Control: Page 9

Answering the most-asked dental questions from social media: Disinfectants
By Sarah Stream, MPH
Sarah Stream, MPH, CDA, is back to address misinformation on social media, this time on the topic of hospital-grade disinfectants.
January 17, 2024
Sarah Stream, MPH, CDA.
FAQs from social media: Sterilization pouches
By Sarah Stream, MPH
To keep patients and dental team members safe, Sarah Stream, MPH, CDA, discusses what should go in sterilization pouches, how to properly use them, and more.
January 10, 2024
Sarah Stream, MPH, CDA.
This oral care habit may brush off hospital-acquired pneumonia
By Ava Barros
Daily toothbrushing may be an inexpensive, effective way to decrease the rates of hospital-acquired pneumonia among patients, according to a study recently published in JAMA Internal Medicine.
January 8, 2024
Toothbrushing Older Man
Answering the most-asked questions from social media: Hand hygiene
By Sarah Stream, MPH
How can dental practices ensure they are keeping themselves and their patients safe? Sarah Stream, MPH, CDA, offers some advice and helpful hints.
January 3, 2024
Sarah Stream, MPH, CDA.
Dental disease likely led to man’s MRSA, spinal infection
By Melissa Busch
Imaging aided in diagnosing a man with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria and a spinal infection likely caused by dental disease.
January 2, 2024
(A) A CT scan with contrast shows the sagittal view of the man's endodontic and periodontal disease of the right teeth (red arrows). (B) A CT scan with contrast shows the sagittal view of the patient's periodontal disease of the left teeth (arrow). Images courtesy of Munoz et al. Licensed by CC BY 4.0.
Researchers to tackle buprenorphine-related tooth problems
By Melissa Busch
Researchers were awarded $1.4 million to eliminate dental problems that have been linked with the opioid use disorder medication buprenorphine.
December 19, 2023
Buprenorphine
Answering the most-asked questions from social media: DUWL maintenance while on holiday break
By Sarah Stream, MPH
What should dental practices do about their dental unit waterlines (DUWLs) if they're taking time off for the holidays? We have the answer.
December 13, 2023
Stream Sarah
How the Black Death affected today’s oral microbiome
By Ava Barros
The second plague pandemic of the mid-14th century, the Black Death, led to dietary changes that potentially caused changes in oral bacteria that contributed to systemic disease in modern humans, according to research published in Nature Microbiology.
December 12, 2023
Oral Bacteria
Vigorous exercise makes you sick, and your saliva proves it
By Ava Barros
Saliva tests reveal that intense exercise leads to bacterial changes in the mouth. Additionally, there was a drop in signaling molecules that help fight viral infections, according to a study published in Military Medical Research.
November 27, 2023
Exercise Walking Pexels
OSAP, CDC recognize U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will celebrate U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week November 18-24.
November 22, 2023
Dental Team Masks
AAP launches dental hygiene initiative
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) has launched an initiative to educate dental hygienists on periodontal topics.
November 15, 2023
Dental Assistant 2
Rinse, brushes may manage gum disease in patients with diabetes
By Melissa Busch
Rinsing with chlorhexidine and using interdental brushes regularly may be an effective, at-home way for patients with diabetes being treated for periodontitis to control gum disease.
November 9, 2023
Gum Inflammation
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