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

2013-03-28

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,

7,000 patients warned of possible hepatitis, HIV exposure

2013-03-28

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

Study questions costs of routine dental antibiotic prophylaxis

2013-03-17

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

FDA issues azithromycin warning

2013-03-13

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 launches new infection-control line

2013-02-19

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,

Ancient teeth bacteria reveal oral disease evolution

2013-02-18

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

Dentist to pay hygienists $72K over infection control issues

2013-02-06

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

‘Toothbrush tree’ yields antibiotic for new TB treatment

2013-01-13

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

ADA: Routine antibiotics not needed for patients with orthopedic implants

2012-12-17

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

ADA updates infection-control guide

2012-10-28

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

Expert: Go green, but don’t compromise patient safety

2012-10-25

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

U.K. dentist told old magazines pose infection risk

2012-10-21

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