Infection Control

COVID-19 affected antibiotic prescribing in dentistry
By Ava Barros
The COVID-19 pandemic likely caused a rise in antibiotic use in dentistry, disrupting a previous decline, as rates have since remained high, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
January 16, 2025
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The importance of infection control documentation in dental practices
By Amanda Hill, RDH
If you don't write it down, it didn't happen, writes Amanda Hill, RDH. Here's why you should prioritize documentation in your dental practice.
January 16, 2025
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What to know about the upcoming Dental Infection Control Boot Camp
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Association for Dental Safety will once again host its annual Dental Infection Control Boot Camp in February in Atlanta.
January 16, 2025
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GNDYM look back: What we learned about Midmark's M11 steam sterilizer
By Kevin Henry
During a booth interview at the Greater New York Dental Meeting, Midmark's Holly Weaver gave DrBicuspid the rundown of why she believes the M11 is a game changer in dentistry.
December 26, 2024
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4 sterilization errors you might be making in your dental practice
By Amanda Hill, RDH
Instrument reprocessing requires a series of steps to ensure everything is safe for reuse. Amanda Hill, RDH, walks us through some of the errors that can happen along that journey.
November 25, 2024
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What you may not know about preventing infective endocarditis
By Melissa Busch
Guidelines regarding antibiotic prophylaxis for the prevention of infective endocarditis in dental patients are misinterpreted, not carried out properly, and need clarification.
November 20, 2024
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Here's what landed one dental practice in hot water with OSHA
By Kevin Henry
In the hopes of raising awareness for other dental practices, compliance expert Linda Harvey shares what caused a New England practice to recently be handed a stiff U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) fine.
November 14, 2024
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How your toothbrush may combat antibiotic resistance
By Ava Barros
Toothbrushes carry various viruses, including bacteriophages. Researchers want to leverage these viruses to treat antibiotic-resistant infections, according to a study recently published in Frontiers in Microbiomes.
October 28, 2024
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Why understanding local water quality is critical for effective dental infection control
By Kevin Henry
In our final interview of our series around dental unit waterlines, we spoke with Chanda Chatham of Solmetex to discuss an overlooked part of the infection control equation.
October 7, 2024
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Previewing a discussion on Sterisil's 15-minute waterline test
By Kevin Henry
Dental water safety provider Sterisil, a brand within Solmetex, has launched FASTCheck15, a 15-minute in-office waterline test, and we're diving in with a conversation on the product.
September 30, 2024
The FASTCheck15 in-office waterline test. Image courtesy of Solmetex.
New tool may eliminate droplets from scalers and drills
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dentistry and engineering researchers from the University of Illinois Chicago have developed a tool to improve ventilation and capture droplets produced by ultrasonic scalers and drills, according to a recent university press release.
September 27, 2024
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Dental infection control: The risks of not testing dental unit waterlines
By Kevin Henry
In this conversation that is part of "The DrBicuspid.com Podcast" series, Tija Hunter, CDA, discusses the importance of dental unit waterline testing and infection control in dental practices.
September 23, 2024
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