It is unclear whether receiving dental treatment before cardiac valve surgery improves patient outcomes, according to a systematic review recently published in the Journal of
A new study found that almost 81% of antibiotics prescribed for infection prophylaxis before dental visits were unnecessary. In the first such study to examine
Dear DrBicuspid Member, In a report that surprises no one who sees older adults in their practice, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) has opened registration for its Annual Conference, May 30 to June 2 at the Westin La Paloma
The Joint Commission’s Speak Up to Prevent Infection campaign offers free, downloadable educational materials in English and Spanish for the public and for healthcare providers
Cantel Medical Group has acquired Vista Research Group, which provides water treatment, purification, and management solutions for the dental industry. The purchase price was approximately
HuangshanDental.com is pleased to publish this column by Louis DePaola, DDS, on the principles of infection control for handpieces. Louis DePaola, DDS. The handpiece is
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and periodontitis are chronic inflammatory diseases that share common risk factors. Researchers conducted periodontal exams on patients with rheumatoid arthritis to determine
How many times has this happened to you: Your hygienist tells you that your patient’s gums are bleeding and before you can even respond, the
Dear DrBicuspid Member, In a column that has inspired much discussion and debate, periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg wonders how dentistry will be different in the future.
Dentists prescribe millions of antibiotics, but prescription trends vary by dental specialty and time of year, according to new research presented at the recent 2018
Dental supply manufacturer Young Innovations announced it has acquired Johnson-Promident. Johnson-Promident is a manufacturer and supplier of handpieces, preventive consumables, infection control products, and rotary