A new study that looked at dental office compliance with infection-control guidelines from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that implementation
Dozens of British dentists inspected by health officials were not following infection control guidelines designed to prevent the spread of diseases such as HIV and
Imagine being able to treat a suspicious lesion on a patient’s tongue simply by applying a topical agent, waiting a few minutes, then exposing it
During the month of October, Patterson Dental and 11 infection-control product companies are teaming to raise funds for the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention
A new study finds significant associations between antibodies for multiple oral bacteria and the risk of pancreatic cancer (Gut, September 18, 2012). The study of
Digested coconut oil is able to attack Streptococcus mutans, the bacteria that cause caries, according to researchers from the Athlone Institute of Technology in Ireland.
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) can “significantly kill” Streptococcus mutans in oral biofilms, according to a new study in Lasers in Surgery and Medicine (July 27, 2012).
Researchers working at the University of Chile have discovered a molecule that has demonstrated the ability to kill caries-causing Streptococcus mutans, according to an article
TotalCare has released a white paper that provides insights into infection prevention challenges and protocols facing dental professionals today. The white paper, “Current Dental Surface
A team of dentists and scientists from Newcastle University is developing a new product from a marine microbe to protect dentures, teeth, and periodontal tissue
What are the effects of different dosages and duration of adjunctive antibiotic therapy in the treatment of periodontal disease, and how does this therapy impact
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted an investigational new drug (IDN) application from C3 Jian for the company’s synthetic peptide, designed to
