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WHO Releases New Targets to Guide Development of Antibiotics for Drug-Resistant Infections |
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Monday, March 16, 2026 04:30 PM |
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The World Health Organization has released three new target product profiles aimed at guiding the development of urgently needed antibiotics for severe drug-resistant infections, including multidrug-resistant Gram-negative infections, resistant Gram-positive infections in vulnerable patients, and bacterial meningitis. Read more. |
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First known case of severe mpox virus strain detected in NYC |
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Monday, March 16, 2026 10:29 AM |
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The first known case of a severe strain of the mpox virus has been detected in New York City — and health officials are recommending those at risk get vaccinated. Read more. |
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Evaluation of 4 Different Suture Threads in A Sample of Dentistry Suture-Naïve Students: A Randomised Controlled Trial |
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Sunday, March 15, 2026 12:01 PM |
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Suturing is a crucial step in oral surgery, directly affecting wound healing quality. Simple interrupted suture is widely used in dentistry, often performed by novices using silk sutures due to their ease of use and low cost. However, several alternatives could also be suitable for less experienced practitioners. Read more. |
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Top Infectious Disease News Stories Week of March 8 - March 14 |
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Sunday, March 15, 2026 11:45 AM |
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This week, read about tapering vancomycin for 2 weeks after a 2-week standard dose treatment of Clostridioides difficile, phage-antibiotic combinations, another episode from our vaccine roundtable, and more. Read more. |
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Factors Influencing Oral Health Literacy in Older People: A Life-Course Perspective |
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Saturday, March 14, 2026 12:29 PM |
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Oral health literacy (OHL) influences older adults' capacity to obtain, process and apply oral health information for self-care and decision-making. Evidence on OHL in community-dwelling older adults in Chile remains scarce. This study explored the factors shaping OHL among Chilean community-dwelling older adults. Read more. |
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Study finds financial value in primary care antibiotic stewardship program |
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Saturday, March 14, 2026 12:20 PM |
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A study today by Canadian researchers suggests an antibiotic audit and feedback (A&F) program for primary care physicians is associated with “substantial” economic and clinical value. Read more. Read more. |
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CDC reports 11 more pediatric flu deaths as several key flu indicators fall slightly |
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Saturday, March 14, 2026 11:35 AM |
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For the second week in a row, 11 US children died of influenza, and while flu activity remains elevated across the country, several key flu indicators are slowly declining, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports today in its FluView recap of the week ending March 7. Read more. |
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The Effect of Chlorhexidine Mouthwash on Blood Pressure: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis |
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Friday, March 13, 2026 12:08 PM |
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This study evaluated the effect of rinsing with a chlorhexidine containing mouthwash (CHX-MW) on blood pressure (BP), as compared to rinsing with a control MW or no MW, based on (randomised) controlled trials and observational studies in humans. Read more. |
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Do you really need hand sanitizer? |
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Friday, March 13, 2026 11:51 AM |
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Do constant applications of hand sanitizer promote better health? Maybe not, a new study shows. Will you slather anyway? Read more. |
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Detection of non-tuberculous mycobacteria and other bacterial pathogens in dental unit waterlines, 2024, Germany: a microbiological single-centre study |
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Friday, March 13, 2026 09:35 AM |
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We aimed to assess the presence of non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM), Legionella spp., and Pseudomonas (P.) spp. in DUWLs in one tertiary medical centre in Germany to evaluate their potential role as causative agents of infections linked to dental procedures. Read more. |
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ISEA,Safety Organizations Ask OSHA to Update PPE Standards |
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Friday, March 13, 2026 09:15 AM |
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Standards include eye and face protection, industrial head protection and workplace first aid kits. Read more. |
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WHO releases guidance for urgently needed new antibiotics |
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Friday, March 13, 2026 07:25 AM |
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has published blueprints to guide development of urgently needed new antibiotics for three types of bacterial infections. Read more. |
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MMWR Weekly---March 12, 2026 |
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Thursday, March 12, 2026 01:45 PM |
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Weekly / Vol. 75 / No. 9. Read more. |
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Henry Schein opens its 1st dental-medical training facility |
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Thursday, March 12, 2026 10:35 AM |
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The center is the company's first facility to combine dental and medical training. Read more. |
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Another way gum disease germs may ravage the body |
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Thursday, March 12, 2026 10:32 AM |
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Oral bacteria linked to gum disease that migrates to the gut may be linked to bone loss and the development of osteoporosis, especially among postmenopausal women, according to a press release dated March 4. Read more. |
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When Policies Don’t Match Science: Confronting Hepatitis B Stigma in Education |
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Thursday, March 12, 2026 10:27 AM |
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My dental assistant knocked and entered my office, looking ashen. She was holding a letter from the Dental Board. “They aren’t going to let me in,” she said quietly. Read more. |
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Narrative Dentistry as a Technique to Connect Dental Students with Lives Diminished Through Oral Disease |
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Thursday, March 12, 2026 10:12 AM |
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This qualitative study investigates the practices of oral health therapy and dental students who took part in an elective narrative dentistry course. The use of narratives as a teaching method is underpinned in this work by the writing of Arthur Frank, where he promotes storytelling to counteract the diminishing effects of disease and ill-health. Read more. |
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Radiation protection knowledge and training needs among dental healthcare workers in Turkey |
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Thursday, March 12, 2026 09:29 AM |
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This study evaluated radiation protection knowledge among oral and dental healthcare professionals in Turkey, focusing on medical imaging technicians (MITs), dentists and dental assistants (DAs). Read more. |
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Salivary diagnostics: The next frontier in health care |
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Wednesday, March 11, 2026 05:35 PM |
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Salivary diagnostics isn’t just “the future”—it’s already here. If you’ve ever wondered how dentistry fits into the larger medical landscape, this episode will change the way you see the power of a simple saliva sample. Read more. |
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Tuberculosis before and during COVID-19 Pandemic, United States, 2010–2023 |
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Wednesday, March 11, 2026 02:02 PM |
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After a steady decline in tuberculosis (TB) during 2010–2019, the United States reported a sharp drop in 2020 and increases during 2021–2023. We assessed whether TB cases during 2020–2023 differed from what was expected in the absence of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more. |
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Increasing the margin of patient safety for periodontal and implant treatments: The role of human factors |
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Wednesday, March 11, 2026 09:30 AM |
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This review lists specific human factor behaviors, such as use of checklists and crew resource management, which might improve postsurgical outcome. Read more. |
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IZ Express #1,864: Congenital rubella syndrome, American College of Physicians COVID-19 guidance, and more |
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Wednesday, March 11, 2026 07:07 AM |
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IZ Express #1,864: Congenital rubella syndrome, American College of Physicians COVID-19 guidance, and more. Read more. |
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Managing Emotional Contagion in the Dental Office |
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Tuesday, March 10, 2026 04:36 PM |
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Emotional contagion is the unconscious process of mirroring or adopting the emotions, behaviours, or moods of others in a shared environment. In a high-pressure atmosphere such as a dental practice, understanding and addressing the impact of emotional contagion can be vital for fostering a positive environment and optimizing patient outcomes. Read more. |
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AI use in diagnostic care, rural care access, and surge in preventable diseases top annual report of patient safety concerns |
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Tuesday, March 10, 2026 04:14 PM |
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Report highlights how vulnerabilities in emerging technology, staffing, workforce culture, and health misinformation increase preventable harm in healthcare. Read more. |
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Why Get Vaccinated for Hepatitis? |
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Tuesday, March 10, 2026 04:07 PM |
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Vaccines teach the immune system to recognize and block viruses before they can cause an infection. The hepatitis A and B vaccines are safe and well-studied tools that help keep people and communities healthy. Read more. |
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CDC Reinforces National Measles Response Through State Collaboration |
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Tuesday, March 10, 2026 10:51 AM |
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today reaffirmed its commitment to protecting communities across the United States as it works closely with the South Carolina Department of Public Health and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to contain and prevent measles outbreaks. Read more. |
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Efficacy Assessment of a Novel Device for Dental Aerosol Capture and Inactivation: An In Vitro Study. |
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Tuesday, March 10, 2026 08:22 AM |
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Tooth-grinding procedures generate a significant amount of potentially infectious and pathogenic aerosols, requiring timely and efficient control. The aim of this study was to quantitatively assess the effectiveness of an integrated capture and inactivation approach for controlling aerosol contamination within a dental clinic. Read more. |
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Utah Opens Hospital Doors to Dental Hygienists |
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Monday, March 09, 2026 04:50 PM |
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Utah has passed new legislation expanding where dental hygienists can practice, officially adding hospitals to the state’s definition of public health settings. The move is expected to broaden access to preventive oral healthcare while strengthening collaboration between dental and medical teams. Read more. |
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What’s living in your retainers? |
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Monday, March 09, 2026 04:46 PM |
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What grows on a dirty retainer? Join us in Medical History Mysteries to find out what you need to know and how you can help your patients keep their retainers as clean as possible. Read more. |
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From policy to pathogens: Declining vaccination rates and preventable disease resurgence |
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Monday, March 09, 2026 04:26 PM |
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Recent changes in pediatric vaccination schedules from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services have coincided with measurable declines in routine childhood immunization coverage across the US. Read more. |
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Recent pandemic viruses jumped to humans without prior adaptation, UC San Diego study finds |
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Monday, March 09, 2026 10:27 AM |
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Large-scale evolutionary analysis shows most zoonotic viruses emerge without prior adaptation, while passing through a laboratory leaves detectable genetic signatures, offering a new tool to interpret outbreak origins. Read more. |
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Xylazine: Emerging drug threat; what dental hygienists need to know |
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Monday, March 09, 2026 09:54 AM |
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Xylazine (“tranq dope”) is an emerging drug threat increasingly mixed with fentanyl and heroin—and dental professionals need to recognize the risks. This article breaks down xylazine’s effects, warning signs, overdose response in the dental setting, and practical harm-reduction guidance. Read more. |
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Effect of infection control barriers of light curing units on adhesive cementation of glass ceramics to enamel |
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Sunday, March 08, 2026 11:44 AM |
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While the application of a sleeve on a LCU may slightly reduce the shear bond strength values of glass ceramics, it can still be beneficial for the cementation of these materials as it helps prevent cross-infection. Read more. |
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Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Orthodontic Practices in Europe: Findings From a Survey by the European Federation of Orthodontics |
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Sunday, March 08, 2026 11:04 AM |
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The COVID-19 pandemic created major disruptions for healthcare systems globally, with dentistry, especially orthodontics, facing challenges due to the nature of close-contact treatments and procedures that generate aerosols. This research, conducted by the European Federation of Orthodontics (FEO), aimed to assess the pandemic's impact on orthodontic practices across Europe and to identify the clinical, financial, and operational adjustments made during this period. Read more. |
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Infection Prevention and Control: It doesn’t have to be scary |
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Saturday, March 07, 2026 12:32 PM |
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The term Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) might seem daunting, but it’s a crucial and positive commitment in oral healthcare — not just another burden. Read more. |
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