In a recent study of patients with chronic periodontitis, oral bacteria significantly differed in patients who also had diabetic nephropathy, a common diabetes-related kidney complication.
Dear Hygiene Insider, Scientists already knew there was a link between gum health and diabetes, but a recent study has furthered our understanding. In a
Dental professionals may want to reconsider the use of antibiotic prophylaxis in patients with prosthetic joints. The findings of a new study in JAMA Network
New research suggests that infants who are formula fed share more of their mothers’ oral microbiome than babies who are only breastfed. The findings were
A healthy 45-year-old man experienced respiratory failure due to a giant life-threatening lung abscess caused by oral bacteria stemming from a wisdom tooth extraction. The
A 54-year-old woman lost vision in one eye after developing orbital cellulitis following a tooth extraction, according to a recent case report published in Advances
Most breakdowns in infection control and prevention protocols are the result of a lack of knowledge. Frequently, if a practice is not following CDC infection
Dear DrBicuspid Member, Our top story of the week provided the details in a legal case involving a well-known orthodontist who pleaded guilty in connection
Surgical gloves may come in handy for more than just infection control. Sterilized gloves can be used to remove damaged dental screws from patients, according
Oral surgery patients with penicillin allergies who take a certain kind of antibiotic as perioperative prophylaxis face a greater risk of developing surgical site infections,
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A dental team in Afghanistan identified a dorsal tongue ulcer in a 62-year-old man who later tested positive for COVID-19. The man’s painful lesion persisted
