The Organization for Safety, Asepsis, and Prevention (OSAP) will assist the Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors (ASTDD) in incorporating infection prevention and control
A team of University of Rochester scientists is using the technique of Raman spectroscopy to study two common dental plaque bacteria: Streptococcus sanguis and mutans.
Biotrol International recently extended its line of infection control and preventive chemical products with Purit, the company’s first ultrasonic cleaner for dentistry. Purit is faster
Plaque-causing bacteria can escape from the mouth into the bloodstream and increase the risk of heart attack, according to research from the University of Bristol.
A Cochrane meta-analysis published online in July concluded that preoperative antibiotics prevent failure of dental implants. Even so, controversy still exists over whether all implant
New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry researchers are part of an international team that has identified a new approach for treating tooth hypersensitivity that
Econo-Keys, a manufacturer of medical keyboards and mice, recently introduced the EKW-M, a waterproof, wireless mouse designed for medical and dental offices and clinics. Studies
Researchers from the University of North Carolina used liquid chromatography and tandem mass spectrometry to compare mucosal gene expression between individuals with and without denture
To highlight innovative infection prevention practices across the U.S. and to showcase original ways of improving patient care, the 3M Infection Prevention Division is sponsoring
People with a significant burden of periodontal bacteria are more than three times as likely to have hypertension as those with low levels of such
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)-driven bioluminescence — a way of measuring visible light generated from ATP contained in bacteria — can be used chairside to rapidly assess
Body The 49th annual CDA Teaching Conference and workshop took place in Winnipeg on April 28 and 29. The event titled, Infection Control: Exploring Gaps,