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Study suggests antibiotics before dental surgery cut risk of heart infection in high-risk patients |
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Tuesday, April 09, 2024 01:55 PM |
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A systematic review and meta-analysis found that the use of antibiotics prior to invasive dental procedures was associated with a reduced risk of infective endocarditis (IE) in high-risk patients, but not in those considered moderate- or low-risk, US and European researchers reported late last week in JAMA Cardiology. Read more. |
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Doctors take on dental duties to reach low-income and uninsured patients |
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Tuesday, April 09, 2024 01:46 PM |
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Pediatrician Patricia Braun and her team saw roughly 100 children at a community health clinic on a recent Monday. They gave flu shots and treatments for illnesses like ear infections. But Braun also did something most primary care doctors don't. She peered inside mouths searching for cavities or she brushed fluoride varnish on their teeth. Read more. |
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Development of interprofessional education programmes in nursing care and oral healthcare for dental and nursing students |
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Tuesday, April 09, 2024 09:13 AM |
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Interprofessional education (IPE) is essential for healthcare students to collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams. This study aimed to identify the effect of IPE programmes in nursing care and oral healthcare on dental and nursing students' perceptions of interprofessional collaboration. Read more. |
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Patients with Special Needs and Complex Conditions: Addressing the Need and Provider Shortage |
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Monday, April 08, 2024 12:15 PM |
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For the many people in New York State living with a developmental disability or a chronic health condition, accessing dental care can be a huge struggle. Many dentists lack the training and facilities to treat these patients effectively. Read more. |
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Weekly Rounds: Urgent Need for PPE, Enhancing Polio Surveillance, and More |
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Monday, April 08, 2024 12:11 PM |
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Here are 5 highlights from Infection Control Today®'s (ICT®’s) wide-ranging coverage of the infection prevention and control world. Everything from interviews with known opinion leaders to the news that infection preventionists and other health care professionals can use on their jobs. Read more. |
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What to know about common drugs and dental treatment |
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Monday, April 08, 2024 11:38 AM |
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Every year, more than 4 billion prescriptions are dispensed. Do you know exactly what meds your patients are taking and how they might affect dental treatment? Here are some common drugs you may encounter and advice for when you do. Read more. |
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Middletown woman worked as an advanced dental assistant in Bucks County without license: AG |
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Monday, April 08, 2024 10:42 AM |
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Horne was arraigned Friday before Bensalem District Judge Michael Gallagher on charges including multiple counts of prohibited use of radiation source, which are second-degree felonies, and misdemeanor charges for falsely claiming to hold a professional occupation license. Read more. |
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As temperatures warm, valley fever fungus vastly expands its range |
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Monday, April 08, 2024 10:15 AM |
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A warming planet is creating more hospitable conditions for an exotic and sometimes deadly disease. Read more. |
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Review: Mpox in healthcare workers rarely tied to worksite exposure |
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Sunday, April 07, 2024 12:07 PM |
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A California Department of Public Health review of 109 cases of healthcare professionals (HCP) with lab-confirmed mpox published last week in Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology found that 90% had nonoccupational risk factor exposures, and only 1 case was tied to workplace exposure, likely from a sharps injury. Read more. |
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CDC issues health alert for bird flu infection in US |
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Saturday, April 06, 2024 11:53 AM |
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The U.S. CDC on Friday issued a health alert to inform clinicians, state health departments and the public of a case of avian influenza in a person who had contact with dairy cows presumed to be infected with the virus. Read more. |
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Ensuring Safety and Comfort: The Urgent Need for Well-Fitted PPE in Health Care |
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Saturday, April 06, 2024 11:50 AM |
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Personal protective equipment (PPE) stands as the first line of defense against infectious diseases in health care. Yet, the issue of ill-fitting PPE, especially for women, remains a significant challenge. Read more. |
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Far-UVC light can virtually eliminate airborne virus in an occupied room |
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Saturday, April 06, 2024 07:48 AM |
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A new study by Columbia researchers now shows that far-UVC light inactivated nearly all (>99%) of an airborne virus in an occupied work environment, showing that the technology can work as well in a real-life scenario as in the laboratory. Read more. |
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An oral cancer screening ‘can be lifesaving’ |
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Saturday, April 06, 2024 07:43 AM |
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Oral and oropharyngeal cancers account for more than 58,000 new cancer cases each year in the U.S. alone, according to the Oral Cancer Foundation. Early detection is crucial for successful treatment, making routine dental check-ups more than about clean teeth and fresh breath. Read more. |
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Musculoskeletal disorders and work ability among dentists and dental students in Finland |
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Saturday, April 06, 2024 07:32 AM |
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This study aimed to reveal the relationship between MSD, work ability and sickness absences in Finnish dentists and dental students. Read more. |
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MMWR Weekly - April 4, 2024 |
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Friday, April 05, 2024 11:55 AM |
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Weekly / Vol. 73 / No. 13. Read more. |
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Floss & Flip Flops – Episode 28 – Oral Cancer Awareness Month with Susan Cotten |
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Friday, April 05, 2024 11:53 AM |
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Join the Sanders sisters and Oral Cancer expert Susan Cotten, BSDH, RDH, OMT, as they dive deep on screening and the hygienist’s role in vital early detection. Read more. |
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Start of a New Trend? Hepatitis C Cases Drop in the U.S. |
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Friday, April 05, 2024 11:31 AM |
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New U.S. hepatitis C infections dropped slightly in 2022, a surprising improvement after more than a decade of steady increasesopens in a new tab or window, federal health officials said Wednesday. Read more. |
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Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Measles in Healthcare Settings |
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Friday, April 05, 2024 09:48 AM |
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Measles is most commonly acquired from persons in the household or community, but spread of measles can also occur in healthcare settings. Read more. |
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Funding assistance available to dentists impacted by Change Healthcare cyberattack |
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Friday, April 05, 2024 09:44 AM |
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ADA continues to monitor resources available to affected providers. Read more. |
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New resources available as measles cases continue to rise. |
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Thursday, April 04, 2024 01:28 PM |
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Measles cases have risen to 97 this year, which is more than all of last year, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Read more. |
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CDA - Dentists can shine a light on oral cancer |
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Thursday, April 04, 2024 11:21 AM |
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April marks the arrival of Oral Cancer Awareness Month. This month serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of early detection, education, and support for patients with oral cancer. CDA encourages dentists and their teams to join the fight against this often silent yet potentially deadly disease and offers resources to assist your efforts. Read more. |
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Here's what to know about dengue, as Puerto Rico declares a public health emergency |
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Wednesday, April 03, 2024 04:08 PM |
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Puerto Rico has issued a public health emergency after recording an unusually rapid rise in dengue cases over the first few months of this year. Read more. |
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Test Your Knowledge of Bleeding Disorders. |
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Wednesday, April 03, 2024 04:06 PM |
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Bleeding disorders are conditions in which the blood does not clot normally because certain proteins in the blood are missing or do not work properly. Read more. |
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IZ Express #1,750: CDC Health Advisory on serogroup Y meningococcal disease, nirsevimab timing, and more |
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Wednesday, April 03, 2024 01:58 PM |
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IZ Express #1,750: CDC Health Advisory on serogroup Y meningococcal disease, nirsevimab timing, and more. Read more. |
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Register for the Sustainability in Dentistry Summit to learn about eco-friendly practices |
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Wednesday, April 03, 2024 01:49 PM |
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FDI’s Sustainability in Dentistry virtual summit returns from 18th–20th June, highlighting best practices and solutions for delivering environmentally sustainable oral healthcare. Read more. |
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How lung distress from SARS-CoV-2 can cause heart damage |
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Wednesday, April 03, 2024 01:17 PM |
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SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can trigger a life-threatening condition called acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), in which fluid leaks into the lungs and prevents oxygen from passing into the body. Other complications of COVID-19 include systemic inflammation and cardiovascular complications. Read more. |
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New Enzymatic Cocktail Kills Tuberculosis-Causing Mycobacteria |
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Tuesday, April 02, 2024 03:44 PM |
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With resistance to chemical antibiotics on the rise, the world needs entirely new forms of antimicrobials. A new study published in Microbiology Spectrum, a journal of the American Society for Microbiology, shows that an enzymatic cocktail can kill a variety of mycobacterial species of bacteria, including those that cause tuberculosis. Read more. |
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Perceptions of mental health screening and referral to treatment in National Dental-Practice Based Research Network practices: A qualitative study |
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Tuesday, April 02, 2024 02:49 PM |
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Dental practices can have additional positive impacts on public health by implementing mental health screening and referral to treatment in dental care workflows. In this study, we examined how dental practices identify and address adult patient mental health concerns, attitudes about implementing mental health screening and referral, and potential barriers and facilitators to treatment. Read more. |
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Practicing Dentistry Sustainably |
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Tuesday, April 02, 2024 11:46 AM |
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How the dental industry is working to lighten its environmental impact. Read more. |
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Mpox Vaccine Protection Quickly Fades; Boosters Necessary: Study |
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Tuesday, April 02, 2024 11:25 AM |
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Vaccine protection against mpox fades quickly in the human immune system, even in people who’ve received the full two-dose regimen, a new real-world study shows. Read more. |
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Spring Break with a Purpose: Dental Students Experience Oral Health Abroad |
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Tuesday, April 02, 2024 11:02 AM |
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New global health initiatives at the CU School of Dental Medicine offer elective courses and international service-learning trips. Read more. |
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The Latest on Candida auris: Updates, Challenges, and Prevention Strategies |
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Monday, April 01, 2024 04:40 PM |
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Stay informed on the growing threat of Candida auris with expert insights on its multidrug-resistance, clinical manifestations, and effective prevention strategies for health care settings. Read more. |
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AAPD - Month of the Military Child |
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Monday, April 01, 2024 04:12 PM |
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Approximately 1.6 million military-connected children will be celebrated this April during the Month of the Military Child. Join the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry in recognizing their contributions. Read more. |
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Virus Infection Reported in a Person in the U.S. |
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Monday, April 01, 2024 02:05 PM |
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A person in the United States has tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) virus (“H5N1 bird flu”), as reported by Texas and confirmed by CDC. This person had exposure to dairy cattle in Texas presumed to be infected with HPAI A(H5N1) viruses. The patient reported eye redness (consistent with conjunctivitis), as their only symptom, and is recovering. The patient was told to isolate and is being treated with an antiviral drug for flu. This infection does not change the H5N1 bird flu human health risk assessment for the U.S. general public, which CDC considers to be low. However, people with close or prolonged, unprotected exposures to infected birds or other animals (including livestock), or to environments contaminated by infected birds or other animals, are at greater risk of infection. Read more. |
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Optimizing radiation safety in dentistry. |
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Monday, April 01, 2024 09:43 AM |
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Clinical recommendations and regulatory considerations. Read more. |
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