Periodontitis Increases Risk of Bacteria in Donated Blood
There is an increased risk of bacterial contamination in donated blood if the donor suffers from periodontitis, according to researchers at the University.
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Suction Significantly Reduces Aerosol Risks in Open Clinic Settings
Suction substantially decreases contamination in open clinic settings, according to Newcastle University, which has been studying how to mitigate the risks of dental.
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Dental Sterilization Errors Take Third on List of Top 10 Health Technology Hazards
The ECRI Institute has identified the top 10 health technology hazards for 2020. Surgical stapler misuse is the number one danger, followed by.
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Amalgam Retains Strength After Contamination Better Than Other Materials
Five students at the Loma Linda University School of Dentistry (LLUSD) collaborated on a two-year investigation into the strength of dental amalgam following.
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Lead Contamination Found in Baby Teeth
Airborne lead from recycled car batteries at the Exide plant in Vernon, California, was found in the baby teeth of children living nearby,.
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Focus On: Infection Control
John A. Molinari, PhD, discusses the past, present, and future of infection control precautions. Wouldn’t it be interesting to observe how a dentist,.
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Cantel Medical Group Acquires Vista Research Group
Cantel Medical Group has acquired Vista Research Group, which provides water treatment, purification, and management solutions for the dental industry. The purchase price.
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Tap Water Drinkers Have Less Tooth Decay But More Lead in Their Blood
American children and adolescents who don’t drink tap water, which is typically fluoridated, are much more likely to have tooth decay according to.
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Tap Water Drinkers Have Less Tooth Decay But More Lead in Their Blood
American children and adolescents who don’t drink tap water, which is typically fluoridated, are much more likely to have tooth decay according to.
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Best Practices for Stopping the Spread of Infections in Dental Settings
Today’s dental practices need environmental infection prevention strategies that can address a range of threats, from bloodborne pathogens like viral hepatitis to multi-drug.
