In recent years, the use of systemic antibiotics to treat periodontitis has received much negative attention. The advice from many in organized dentistry is to
Emergency department physicians may be overprescribing antibiotics for dental pain, according to a new review by two emergency physicians. Antibiotics don’t help some types of
Dentistry accounts for approximately 10% of the antibiotics prescribed in the United Kingdom, according to the British Dental Association (BDA)—a problem that must be addressed
As medical experts around the world debate how to reduce the growing dependence on antibiotics and stave off the dangers of antimicrobial resistance, the New
The BDA has joined other medical organisations condemning the handing out of antibiotics by online pharmacies A BBC investigation has revealed a rise in the number of
Antimicrobial resistance declaration has been signed by 193 countries A landmark declaration to rid the world of antimicrobial resistance superbugs has been signed by 193
The Orange County (OC) Health Care Agency and other public health organizations are investigating mycobacterial dental infections among pediatric patients who had been treated with
As concerns over antimicrobial resistance mount, health organizations are developing strategies to help dentists and other clinicians reduce the number of antibiotics they prescribe. A
The Professional Conduct Committee of the United Kingdom’s General Dental Council (GDC) has removed Desmond D’Mello from its register of dental professionals, meaning he is
Antimicrobial agents have spared millions of patients from illness and death caused by infection. But due to the wide use of these medications, some of
Bacteria that resist antibiotics are a growing danger, prompting researchers to investigate alternative methods for fighting disease. For example, the Perio Tray from Perio Protect
HuangshanDental.com is pleased to present the next column from two lawyers who spend every day defending dentists in litigation and before the licensing board. The
