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Mouth bacteria 'may indicate future brain health' |
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Monday, February 17, 2025 01:58 PM |
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The study, led by the University of Exeter, found certain types of bacteria were associated with better memory and attention, while others were linked to poor brain health and Alzheimer's disease. Read more. |
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Conflict resolution in the dental office: Tips from a DSO exec |
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Sunday, February 16, 2025 03:52 PM |
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Solving conflicts between staff members as quickly as possible is beneficial for team members and patients, according to Barry Lyon, DDS. Read more. |
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4 Things You Should Know About Tuberculosis |
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Sunday, February 16, 2025 03:13 PM |
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A TB outbreak in Kansas has people around the country worried. These facts will help you put the risk in perspective. Read more. |
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Allergic Reactions in Dental Practice: Classification of Medicines, Mechanisms of Action, and Clinical Manifestations |
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Sunday, February 16, 2025 02:46 PM |
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The study has contributed to a better understanding of the factors causing allergic reactions in dental practice and the mechanisms of their development. This is important for improving the diagnosis and management of such cases, thereby improving the quality of dental care provided. Read more. |
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Burnout, Stress, and Wellbeing: The Rising Mental Health Crisis in UK Dentistry in Dental Care Professionals. A Quantitative Perspective |
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Sunday, February 16, 2025 02:39 PM |
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In dentistry, stress, anxiety, and wellbeing concerns have been apparent for many years with burnout and poor mental health in dental registrants being described as early as the 1980s. Read more. |
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Flu and Stomach Bugs Are Spreading Fast—Are You Prepared? |
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Sunday, February 16, 2025 02:07 PM |
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Flu season is in full swing, making it more important than ever to take steps to protect yourself and your loved ones. Read more. |
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See Better, Work Smarter With Loupes and Lights |
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Saturday, February 15, 2025 03:41 PM |
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The importance of maintaining ergonomic health and visual acuity for career longevity is not a new concept to the practice of dental hygiene. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are caused by holding static positions, repetitive instrumentation, and poor postural position, negatively impacting ergonomics and visual acuity. Read more. |
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Midwestern University Unites Dental and Physical Therapy Students to Prevent Work-Related Injuries |
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Saturday, February 15, 2025 03:37 PM |
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Midwestern University has initiated an interdisciplinary program where physical therapy students assess dental students’ ergonomics during clinical procedures, aiming to prevent musculoskeletal disorders and promote career longevity. This collaboration provides practical experience for physical therapy students while offering dental students personalized strategies to improve posture and reduce injury risk. Read more. |
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Prevalence of needlestick injuries in dental assistants: a systematic review and meta-analysi |
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Saturday, February 15, 2025 02:25 PM |
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Needlestick injuries (NSIs) are recognised as a major occupational health concern for health care workers, particularly dental assistants who frequently handle sharp instruments. Read more. |
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COVID-19 Infection Linked With Increased Myocarditis Rates Among US Adults |
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Saturday, February 15, 2025 02:01 PM |
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In the United States, compared with influenza, COVID-19 infection is associated with increased myocarditis rates among adults. Read more. |
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Top 5 Infectious Disease News Stories Week of February 8-15 |
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Saturday, February 15, 2025 01:52 PM |
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This week, five all-oral TB regimens showed efficacy, fungal biofilm diseases remain challenging, over 2 million pastries were recalled due to contamination, and more. Read more. |
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FDA Approves Bavarian Nordic’s Chikungunya Vaccine or Those 12 and Older |
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Friday, February 14, 2025 07:05 PM |
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The approval is based on positive phase 3 clinical trial results, offering an effective option for travelers and others at risk of chikungunya, the mosquito-borne illness. Read more. |
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US flu reaches high severity status as deaths outpace COVID |
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Friday, February 14, 2025 04:20 PM |
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With flu activity last week higher than or similar to the highest point of the season and hospitalizations and deaths on the rise, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said today that it now classified the season as high severity for all age-groups for the first time since the 2017-18 season. Read more. |
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4 ways oral health can protect your heart this Valentine's Day |
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Friday, February 14, 2025 04:01 PM |
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This Valentine's Day, protecting your heart might start with your smile. Studies suggest that maintaining good oral hygiene may lower certain cardiovascular risks, including an increase in strokes and thrombosis, and improve heart rhythm stability. Read more. |
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Strengthening Infection Prevention: APIC Urges Support From HHS Secretary Kennedy |
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Friday, February 14, 2025 10:32 AM |
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APIC congratulates Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr on his appointment and urges support for infection prevention priorities, including NHSN funding, workforce development, nursing home IPC improvements, medical device cleaning standards, and global health collaboration. Read more. |
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Trump taps former UPS, Amazon exec David Keeling to lead OSHA |
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Friday, February 14, 2025 10:27 AM |
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President Donald Trump has nominated former UPS and Amazon safety executive David Keeling to lead OSHA. Read more. |
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Five years later, Americans say pandemic drove them apart |
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Thursday, February 13, 2025 05:28 PM |
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A new Pew Research Center poll shows 72% of Americans said the pandemic did more to divide the country than bring it together, with 75% saying COVID-19 took a toll on their own lives. The poll was conducted in late October 2024 with 9,593 respondents. Read more. |
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MMWR Weekly - February 13, 2025 |
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Thursday, February 13, 2025 02:05 PM |
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Weekly / Vol. 74 / No. 4. Read more. |
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State board warns of people posing as dentists, performing work in sheds, garages and homes |
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Thursday, February 13, 2025 01:14 PM |
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The North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners has seen a recent increase in unlicensed individuals posing as dental professionals, often advertising low-cost services on social media and performing procedures in unsanitary and unsafe locations. Read more. |
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Aerosol Dispersion and Efficacy of Protective Strategies During Dental Procedures |
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Thursday, February 13, 2025 12:25 PM |
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Aerosol generation during dental procedures poses significant risks due to the potential for transmitting aerosol-bound microorganisms, including those in dental unit waterlines. This study aimed to quantify aerosol dispersion at various distances from dental procedures using a high-speed electric handpiece, with a focus on the effectiveness of various aerosol mitigation strategies. Read more. |
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Measles outbreak in Texas was "completely preventable," infectious disease expert says |
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Thursday, February 13, 2025 10:44 AM |
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As a West Texas county is dealing with a measles outbreak, experts are reminding Americans outbreaks like these can be avoided with safe, effective and available vaccines. Read more. |
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Aerosol dynamics in dental clinics: Effects of ventilation mode on the mitigation of airborne diseases transmission |
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Wednesday, February 12, 2025 05:06 PM |
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This study provides solid evidence for the upgrading or reconstruction of ventilation systems in dental clinics, aiming to promote a safe and healthy treatment environment. Read more. |
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Measles outbreak in Texas rises to 24 cases as New Mexico reports illness |
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Wednesday, February 12, 2025 04:56 PM |
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The number of cases in a measles outbreak centered in Gaines County, Texas, has jumped to 24, as health officials in New Mexico investigate a case—the state’s first of the year—in neighboring Lea County. Read more. |
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New research suggests possible link between higher stroke risk and common mouth and gut bacteria |
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Wednesday, February 12, 2025 04:28 PM |
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Results from a recent study presented at the 2025 American Stroke Association International Stroke Conference reveals a possible connection between a common type of bacteria found in the mouth and gut and a higher risk for stroke. Read more. |
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Periodic detection and disinfection maintenance of dental unit waterlines in dental simulation head model laboratories |
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Wednesday, February 12, 2025 04:00 PM |
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Dental simulation head model laboratories are crucial for clinical simulation training for stomatological students, yet the maintenance of their dental unit waterlines (DUWLs) has been overlooked. Read more. |
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Medical Practitioners' Views on Barriers in Collaboration with Dentists in Long-Term Care Settings |
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Tuesday, February 11, 2025 12:21 PM |
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This qualitative study highlighted a critical gap in oral health care integration within eldercare described by the MPs in this study in Singapore's long-term care settings. Although findings are context specific, they may offer insights for aging nations facing similar challenges. Overcoming misconceptions about aging and oral health, improving systems, and educating MPs are key to fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and enhancing eldercare. Addressing these barriers could improve the overall well-being of care-dependent older adults. Read more. |
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NIH study finds infection-related hospitalizations linked to increased risk of heart failure |
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Tuesday, February 11, 2025 11:21 AM |
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A study funded by the National Institutes of Health has found that adults who were hospitalized for a severe infection, such as respiratory infections or sepsis, were more than twice as likely to develop heart failure years later. The findings, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, underscore the importance of measures that help prevent severe infections, such as getting up-to-date vaccines and practicing safe hygiene. Read more. |
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Single dose of broadly neutralizing antibody protects macaques from H5N1 influenza |
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Tuesday, February 11, 2025 11:01 AM |
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National Institutes of Health (NIH) scientists and their colleagues report that a single dose of a broadly neutralizing antibody (bnAb) administered prior to virus exposure protects macaques from severe H5N1 avian influenza. Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 viruses have sporadically spilled over from birds into many other animals, including humans and dairy cows, in recent years. Although it has not yet acquired the capacity to spread readily between people, H5N1 has pandemic potential, which has spurred efforts to develop effective treatments and other countermeasures. Read more. |
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Ancient DNA could help to understand recent tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas |
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Tuesday, February 11, 2025 10:48 AM |
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ASU Regents Professor Jane Buiksta suggests the study of ONE Paleopathology to help combat modern illnesses. Read more. |
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Managing the threat of healthcare-associated infections in the US |
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Tuesday, February 11, 2025 10:30 AM |
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Gabriel Alvarado, Spokesperson for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, presents the facts and figures surrounding the state of healthcare-associated infections in the US today. Read more. |
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WHO identifies research priorities for boosting fight against antimicrobial resistance |
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Monday, February 10, 2025 06:26 PM |
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The World Health Organization (WHO) last week released its global research agenda for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in human health. Read more. |
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Influenza A viruses adapt shape in response to environmental pressures |
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Monday, February 10, 2025 06:12 PM |
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NIH study identifies previously unknown adaptation. Read more. |
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Infection control for team retention |
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Monday, February 10, 2025 06:05 PM |
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As dental staffing challenges grow, practice owners must recognize that prioritizing infection control isn’t just about compliance—it’s key to retaining a dedicated team. Read more. |
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Historic Milestone: Lyon College School of Dental Medicine Receives Initial Accreditation |
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Monday, February 10, 2025 02:40 PM |
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The Lyon College School of Dental Medicine announced today that it has received initial accreditation from the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). The School of Dental Medicine will welcome its inaugural class in June. Read more. |
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Fingernail Hygiene: An Overlooked Part of Dental Infection Control? |
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Monday, February 10, 2025 02:30 PM |
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Maintaining optimal hygiene practices extends beyond the oral cavity and into all aspects of personal care, including fingernail hygiene. Read more. |
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