Infection Control: Page 9

Is extra-virgin olive oil the key to improving gingivitis?

By Melissa Busch

Toothpaste containing extra-virgin olive oil, xylitol, and betaine may improve gingivitis better than commercial antigingivitis toothpaste.

April 25, 2023

What dental teams need to know about scarlet fever

By Melissa Busch

Dental teams should know the symptoms of scarlet fever, since they may be the first to notice the early orofacial signs.

April 18, 2023

Hygienist publishes kids’ book

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A dental hygienist has published a children’s book that explores the consequences of improper flossing and brushing.

April 17, 2023

Have you been giving patients bad toothbrushing advice?

By Melissa Busch

Brushing teeth for the recommended two minutes may not be enough to sufficiently remove plaque, according to an in vitro study.

April 13, 2023

Acne gel may have triggered anaphylaxis in oral surgery patients

By Melissa Busch

Two teens who previously used antibiotic topical acne gels experienced anaphylaxis following IV administration of clindamycin prior to third-molar surgeries, according to a case report.

April 3, 2023

Researchers highlight HINS dental tech to destroy viruses

By Amerigo Allegretto

Researchers from Kaunas University in Lithuania are highlighting dental equipment that they say can destroy viruses, including COVID-19.

March 31, 2023

Week in Review: Woman with tongue paralysis | Closures and hospital visits | New DrBicuspid website

By Theresa Pablos

March 24, 2023

The COVID-19 emergency is ending: Are you prepared?

By Melissa Busch

As the COVID-19 public health emergency nears its end, dentists should review workplace policies, according to a webinar held on March 23 by the Dental Trade Alliance's lobbying firm Polsinelli.

March 23, 2023

Tongue tissue shows distinct response to COVID-19

By Will Morton

Researchers have demonstrated for the first time that the immunoinflammatory response of COVID-19 in oral tissue is distinct and may play an important role in regeneration after infection.

March 22, 2023

Oral infection indicators may predict cardiovascular disease

By Kate Madden Yee

Certain indicators of oral infection may help predict a person's risk of cardiovascular disease, according to research presented at the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research meeting in Portland, OR.

March 19, 2023

PRF may help reduce oral surgery infections

By Melissa Busch

Using a platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) technique to deliver antibiotics may decrease the risk of postsurgical infection in oral surgery patients, according to a proof-of-concept study recently published in BMC Oral Health.

March 14, 2023

OSAP offers free CE webinar

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) will hold a continuing education (CE) webinar on Thursday, March 23, from 4 to 5 p.m. Eastern time on the topic of instrument reprocessing, with a focus on the best practices in steam sterilization.

February 28, 2023

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