Oklahoma health officials are notifying approximately 7,000 patients of a Tulsa oral surgeon about potential exposure to HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. The surgeon
Routine antibiotic prophylaxis (AP) for dental patients who may be at risk of infection from invasive dental procedures costs the U.S. healthcare system more than
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning that the antibiotic azithromycin (Zithromax or Zmax) can cause abnormal changes in the electrical
Air Techniques has previewed its Monarch line of dental practice infection at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting. The line covers infection-control needs for surfaces,
DNA preserved in calcified bacteria on the teeth of ancient human skeletons has shed light on the health consequences of the evolving diet and behavior
A Maine dentist has been ordered to pay $72,000 to two former dental hygienists who complained about the office’s infection control procedures. The U.S. Department
A compound from the South African toothbrush tree commonly used to aid oral health may also be effective in helping to treat certain strains of
There is insufficient evidence to recommend the routine use of antibiotics for patients with orthopedic implants to prevent infections prior to having dental procedures because
The ADA’s newly revised “ADA Practical Guide to Effective Infection Control” DVD and workbook is on sale now. The materials are designed to provide guidance
The trend of green practices is growing, but when it comes to infection control products, making patient safety a priority is important. That’s according to
A U.K. dentist was told to get rid of old magazines in her waiting room because they posed an infection risk. Dr. Monica Symes, who
The makeup of bacteria in the oral cavity is driven more by environmental factors than genetics, according to a new long-term study of human twins
