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Dental hygienists and the truth about biofilm
By
Melissa K. Turner
Melissa K. Turner believes that biofilm may not only be a villain when it comes to the oral cavity but a hero as well. Here's why dental hygienists need to embrace its dual role.
May 14, 2024
What the new WHO report validating 'aerosol transmission' over distances means for dentistry
By
Dr. Margaret Scarlett
Dr. Margaret Scarlett says the World Health Organization (WHO) report emphasizes the need to scrutinize airborne transmission of infections in dental offices, not just blood-borne infections.
May 8, 2024
Hip replacement patients may need to delay invasive dental care
By
Melissa Busch
It may be advisable to delay invasive dental procedures in total hip arthroplasty patients, according to a new study.
April 29, 2024
Dental students lack knowledge of antibiotic prophylaxis, infective endocarditis
By
Ava Barros
Knowledge and attitudes toward infective endocarditis differ among dental and medical students based on their educational progression, according to research published in the
Journal of Dental Education
.
April 25, 2024
Evolution of oral germs revealed in 4K-year-old teeth
By
Ava Barros
Genetic analysis of microbiomes from two 4,000-year-old teeth shows notable changes in the oral microenvironment since the Bronze Age, especially following the widespread consumption of sugar, according to an article in Molecular Biology and Evolution.
April 3, 2024
Good-as-gold way to kill oral germs, cut antibiotic use
By
Ava Barros
Sugar-coated gold nanoparticles may wipe out stubborn bacteria that get lodged in teeth and potentially eliminate biofilms quicker than antibiotics, according to the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering.
March 20, 2024
Factors linked to early implant failure may surprise you
By
Melissa Busch
Several factors may be associated with early dental implant failure, according to new research.
March 14, 2024
This mix of bacteria stinks and may cause patients’ halitosis
By
Melissa Busch
The interaction between two prevalent oral bacteria may lead to the creation of a potent chemical compound closely tied to the development of bad breath and gum disease, according to a study published in
mSystems
.
March 6, 2024
'Artificial tongue' detects and destroys oral bacteria
By
Karie Neeley Anderson
A chemical sensor array -- an artificial tongue -- may identify and destroy oral bacteria, according to research published on February 25 in
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
.
March 2, 2024
OSAP seeks poster abstracts for annual conference
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) is accepting poster presentation abstracts for its annual conference that will be held in May.
February 20, 2024
Antibiotic stewardship in dentistry: What it is, and why it is important
By
Amanda Hill, RDH
With the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimating that a person dies every 15 minutes in the U.S. from antibiotic-resistant infections, here is why you should know about antibiotic stewardship in your dental practice.
February 20, 2024
Toke on? Smoking marijuana may not raise caries risk
By
Melissa Busch
Smoking marijuana may not increase a person’s risk of developing caries, according to a large U.S. study.
February 19, 2024
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