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Asking for a Friend: I don’t like how my dental office handled that difficult patient. What do I do? |
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Monday, May 11, 2026 04:29 PM |
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Patient hostility and verbal abuse are growing challenges for dental hygienists, making strong communication skills and supportive office policies more important than ever. Find out how dental teams can handle difficult patient interactions, reduce burnout, and create a healthier workplace culture. Read more. |
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Patients Using Wellness Peptides Have No Reliable Information About Whether They Are Safe or Effective, ECRI and ISMP Warn |
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Monday, May 11, 2026 04:06 PM |
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New joint white paper asserts commercial market for compounded peptide products has outpaced the clinical evidence; unless the product is explicitly FDA-approved, there is insufficient evidence of its safety or efficacy. Read more. |
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Message by the WHO Director-General to the people of Tenerife regarding the hantavirus response |
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Monday, May 11, 2026 03:38 PM |
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I want to speak to you directly, not through press releases or technical briefings, but as one human being to another, because you deserve that. Read more. |
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Shifting drivers: a longitudinal analysis of hand hygiene compliance in a dental hospital from the COVID-19 pandemic to the postpandemic era |
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Monday, May 11, 2026 08:17 AM |
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Hand hygiene is crucial for preventing infections, especially in dentistry with its high exposure to saliva, blood, and aerosols. While the COVID-19 pandemic temporarily improved practices, the long-term evolution and key drivers of hand hygiene compliance (HHC) in dental hospitals across different pandemic phases remain poorly understood. Read more. |
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A survey on stress, anxiety, depression and coping styles in dental undergraduates from 34 universities in China |
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Sunday, May 10, 2026 02:26 PM |
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Dental students face intense academic and clinical pressures, yet large-scale studies utilizing rigorous theoretical frameworks to evaluate their mental health remain limited in China. Read more. |
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Hantavirus Outbreak: 'Not the Next COVID' but Still Cause for Concern |
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Saturday, May 09, 2026 03:18 PM |
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— Sick passenger's air travel could lead to "kindlings" around the world. Read more. |
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APIC Releases New Toolkit to Address Problematic Manufacturer Instructions for Use for Non‑Critical Devices |
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Friday, May 08, 2026 04:51 PM |
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The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) has released a new practice guidance resource, Guidance for Addressing Problems with the Manufacturer’s Instructions for Use: A Toolkit for Non‑Critical Devices, to help healthcare facilities manage unclear, conflicting, or impractical manufacturer instructions for use (MIFUs). Read more. |
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Look to the sewers: Wastewater monitoring forewarns of measles |
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Friday, May 08, 2026 04:33 PM |
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Wastewater surveillance in New Mexico last year detected the measles virus at the county level at least five days before any clinically confirmed cases. Read more. |
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The Impact of Autism Spectrum Disorder Severity on the Incidence and Extent of Traumatic Dental Injuries in Children: A Retrospective Observational Cohort Study |
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Friday, May 08, 2026 03:47 PM |
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Traumatic dental injuries are a common oral health problem among children and have significant health consequences. Children with autism spectrum disorder may face an increased risk of traumatic dental injuries, potentially due to developmental delays, sensory difficulties, and behavioral challenges. However, the relationship between the severity of autism and the extent and occurrence of dental trauma remains unclear. To our knowledge, this is the first study to aim at evaluating the association between the severity of autism and the incidence and severity of dental trauma. Read more. |
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Oral Health in Alzheimer's Disease: A Life-Course Perspective on Clinical Management and Caregiver Support |
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Friday, May 08, 2026 03:42 PM |
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Aim: To synthesize current evidence on oral health conditions in individuals with AD and to discuss stage-specific dental management strategies, including caregiver involvement, from a life-course perspective. Read more. |
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Santa Clara, California, hospital investigates 18 Legionella infections |
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Friday, May 08, 2026 08:57 AM |
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Early this week, Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara in California confirmed at least 18 cases of infections with Legionella bacteria, all associated with the Santa Clara Medical Center, a San Francisco Bay–Area hospital. Read more. |
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MMWR Weekly - May 7, 2026 |
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Thursday, May 07, 2026 01:13 PM |
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Weekly / Vol. 75 / No. 17. Read more. |
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Joint Commission and NACHC Announce Strategic Partnership to Support Community Health Centers and Patients |
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Thursday, May 07, 2026 11:48 AM |
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Joint Commission and the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) today announced the two organizations will partner to develop education, training, advisory services, and more for community health centers (CHCs) across the nation, which provide care to 52 million people, or one in seven people nationwide, including one in three in rural America. This collaboration between Joint Commission and NACHC will support CHCs in their commitment to achieving high standards of care, fostering innovation, and driving excellence across clinical and operational domains. Read more. |
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FDA Launches One-Day Inspectional Assessments to Strengthen and Expand Oversight |
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Thursday, May 07, 2026 11:45 AM |
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced that it is piloting one-day inspectional assessments, as part of a broader initiative to make its inspectional resources more targeted and efficient. As part of this pilot, which launched in April, the agency is conducting shorter, focused screening assessments to complement standard FDA inspections. Read more. |
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AJIC - Sticky Situations? The Impact of Tape on Surface Disinfection |
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Thursday, May 07, 2026 11:40 AM |
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Tapes and adhesives are ubiquitous in healthcare for labeling equipment and posting signs, yet their removal often leaves residual material. This study aimed to (1) quantify the effect of tape residue on microbial adherence to environmental surfaces and (2) evaluate whether tape affects disinfection effectiveness. Experimental results demonstrate that tape-covered environmental surfaces do not harbor increased microbial contamination and do not impede complete disinfection. Read more. |
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New research chips away at COVID-19 blood clot mystery |
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Thursday, May 07, 2026 10:23 AM |
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Doctors and scientists are still working to understand why COVID-19 can cause fatal damage to so many different organs. A potentially major piece of that puzzle was revealed today in research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Read more. |
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New Dental Hygiene Grads: 10 Tips for Transitioning to Practice |
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Wednesday, May 06, 2026 01:20 PM |
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As a new graduate, the past few years might seem like a blur. You’ve endured many hours of studying, mock boards, exams, meeting proficiencies, late-night cram sessions, and searching for that perfect board patient. Be proud of your accomplishments – it has finally paid off! Since you’ve graduated, passed boards, and gained licensure, you can add the RDH credential to your name. However, you may be asking yourself, “Now what?” Read more. |
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Caring for Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder |
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Wednesday, May 06, 2026 01:16 PM |
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When providing dental care for patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a thoughtful, patient-centered approach can make the difference between a stressful experience and a successful, trust-building visit. Read more. |
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Fire Protection in Healthcare: Why Active and Passive Systems Must Work as One |
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Wednesday, May 06, 2026 01:07 PM |
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Sprinklers, smoke compartments and firestopping can form an interdependent safety strategy. Read more. |
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Media Briefing: Ticks and Lyme Disease |
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Wednesday, May 06, 2026 12:52 PM |
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The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health hosted a media briefing on May 5, 2026, about ticks and the growing threat of Lyme and other tickborne diseases. Read more. |
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IZ Express #1,872: National Nurses Week, updated COVID-19 checklist, and more |
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Wednesday, May 06, 2026 09:04 AM |
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IZ Express #1,872: National Nurses Week, updated COVID-19 checklist, and more. Read more. |
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Podcast: Weathering the Storm (or Hurricane, or Tornado or Heat Wave) |
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Tuesday, May 05, 2026 02:46 PM |
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Planning for all seasons, and all possible weather-related disasters, requires educating, practicing and updating contingencies in order to keep employees safe, no matter the weather. Read more. |
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SARS-CoV-2 surveillance and vaccine effectiveness among dental healthcare workers during the omicron surge |
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Tuesday, May 05, 2026 02:34 PM |
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Dental students and practitioners may have an increased risk of COVID-19 infection due to frequent aerosol-generating procedures (AGP) and close patient contact. Read more. |
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From guidance to action: ECDC advances Infection Prevention and Control on World Hand Hygiene Day |
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Tuesday, May 05, 2026 12:07 PM |
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Marking WHHD, ECDC publishes proposed guidance on establishing and implementing IPC programmes in healthcare facilities and introduces hyFive, a digital tool to support hand hygiene monitoring and data-driven implementation. Read more. |
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5 Strategies to Minimize Noise in Hospital Settings |
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Tuesday, May 05, 2026 12:03 PM |
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Quiet environments are conducive to patient healing and recovery. That’s why the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) included in Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services quality measurement programs includes a “quiet at night” metric. Read more. |
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Impact on Dental Education and Curriculum: A Systematic Review Following PRISMA Guidelines |
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Tuesday, May 05, 2026 09:08 AM |
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AI technologies increasingly influence dental education, but their instructional value, stakeholder perspectives, and institutional implications require further study. Read more. |
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An FDI peer-reviewed article explores how burnout in dental care professionals impacts patient safety |
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Monday, May 04, 2026 03:44 PM |
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Published in the International Dental Journal, a new article supported by The MPS Foundation examines how stress, fatigue and emotional exhaustion among dental professionals can affect care quality and patient outcomes. Read more. |
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What diseases do rats carry? Pest control experts explain |
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Monday, May 04, 2026 03:35 PM |
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When rats and mice enter your home, they bring a number of pathogens along with them. Worldwide, rodents are known to spread over 35 diseases to humans, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); rats are responsible for many of them. Read more. |
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One death too many: Fixing the last mile of hepatitis C care |
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Monday, May 04, 2026 03:23 PM |
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In this installment of the Health Equity Series, Mariana Gomez de la Espriella, MD, reflects on hepatitis C care in rural Appalachia, barriers to treatment, insights from qualitative work with patients and providers, and care models to improve linkage to cure this Hepatitis Awareness Month. Read more. |
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Joint Commission and American Hospital Association Partner on New Cyber Resilience Readiness Program for Healthcare Organizations |
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Monday, May 04, 2026 03:00 PM |
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Self-assessment tool available now with more to come to help health systems and hospitals sustain safe, quality patient care during cyber disruptions. Read more. |
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Is Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Experience Associated With Opioid Prescribing to Medicare Beneficiaries?. |
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Monday, May 04, 2026 08:45 AM |
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This study measured the association between oral and maxillofacial surgeon experience (years in practice, YIP) and opioid prescribing rate to Medicare beneficiaries. It also compares prescription volume and duration across YIP groups. Read more. |
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NYC hospitals gearing up for nightmarish World Cup diseases as fans descend on metro |
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Sunday, May 03, 2026 11:44 AM |
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For the past two years, New York and New Jersey infectious disease experts have been laser focused on prep and training for the upcoming FIFA World Cup games — with 1.2 million visitors from around the world set to watch 48 teams battle it out on the pitch. Read more. |
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Top Infectious Disease News Stories Week of April 26 - May 2 |
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Saturday, May 02, 2026 12:11 PM |
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This week, read about shorter treatment duration for community-acquired pneumonia, how integrating hepatitis C EMR prompts and innovative community outreach are increasing patients getting tested and treated, and how professional medical organizations are leading the fight for vaccines. Read more. |
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ECRI Calls for Stronger Safeguards for Digital Health Tools in Recommendations to Congress |
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Friday, May 01, 2026 04:56 PM |
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ECRI, a nonprofit patient safety organization dedicated to advancing evidence-based care, submitted recommendations to Congress urging strengthened oversight and transparency requirements for digital health technologies. Read more. |
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Large tuberculosis outbreaks in US doubled from 2017 to 2023, CDC reports |
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Friday, May 01, 2026 03:55 PM |
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Large tuberculosis (TB) outbreaks in the United States more than doubled in recent years and disproportionately affected socially and economically vulnerable populations, according to a report yesterday in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. Read more. |
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