Periodontics: Page 79

Researchers find 25 types of bacteria in biofilm

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A team of researchers led by scientists from the J. Craig Venter Institute (JCVI) has published a study outlining the recovery and genomic analysis, using single-cell genomic techniques, of a periodontal pathogen, Porphyromonas gingivalis, from a hospital sink.

April 4, 2013

ADHA responds to Okla. infection control scandal

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) has issued a statement reassuring the public that dental hygienists maintain high standards in infection control to optimize patient safety and health.

April 3, 2013

Kan. lawmakers delay midlevel provider bills

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Bills that would pave the way for midlevel dental providers in Kansas have stalled in the Legislature despite advocates' claims that they would provide much-needed care to underserved populations.

April 3, 2013

Dental assistants in Okla. scandal not DANB-certified

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Dental Assisting National Board (DANB), the only national certification board for dental assistants recognized by the ADA, is encouraging dental professionals across the U.S. to utilize its services to ensure dental team members are appropriately trained.

April 3, 2013

New SciCan washer sanitizes 120 instruments in 35 minutes

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

SciCan has unveiled its newest instrument washer, the Hydrim C61w G4.

April 2, 2013

Sheri's Solutions: Patient expectations

By Dr. Sheri Doniger

The recent news about some 7,000 dental patients in Oklahoma potentially being exposed to hepatitis and HIV at an oral surgeon's practice unfortunately gives patients yet another reason to hesitate before going to the dentist, according to Dr. Sheri Doniger. But the news isn't all bad.

April 2, 2013

Crest, Oral-B help Dress for Success in Canada

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

To help Canadians succeed with a confident, radiant smile, Crest and Oral-B have partnered with Dress for Success in Canada.

April 1, 2013

Study: Dental bib clips harbor bacteria after disinfection

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Another study conducted by researchers from Tufts University and the Forsyth Institute has found that dental bib clips can harbor bacteria from the patient, dental clinician, and the environment even when standard disinfection procedures are followed.

April 1, 2013

Okla. oral surgeon may face criminal charges

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Oklahoma Board of Dentistry is asking prosecutors to file criminal charges against a Tulsa oral surgeon who was cited as a health "menace" after investigators found rusty instruments and lax sterilization procedures in his office.

March 31, 2013

OSAP offers safety tips for reassuring dental patients

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) has released information to help dentists reassure patients who may be fearful about dental care following the recent infection control breach by an Oklahoma dentist.

March 31, 2013

ADA reassures public after Tulsa, Okla., oral surgeon investigation

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADA has responded to the investigation of an oral surgeon in Tulsa, OK, who may have exposed thousands of patients to HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C, with a statement describing infection control procedures in dentistry and reassuring the public of their effectiveness.

March 28, 2013

Tom's of Maine launches eco-friendly toothbrush

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Tom's of Maine has introduced its new Naturally Clean toothbrush made with a plant-based handle from renewable castor oil plants instead of petroleum.

March 28, 2013

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