Infection Control

Persistent antibiotic prescribing in dentistry raises concerns

By Ava Barros

The consistent rate of antibiotic prescriptions by general dentists may underscore the need for stronger measures to prevent overprescription, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

March 24, 2025

This may cut dry socket, infections after 3rd-molar surgery

By Ava Barros

This practice may lower the risk of dry socket and surgical site infection following lower third-molar extraction, according to a study published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice.

March 11, 2025

Antibiotic prophylaxis guidelines baffle dentists

By Melissa Busch

Despite guidelines, prescribing antibiotic prophylaxis for dental procedures when treating those at high risk for infective endocarditis remains challenging for dentists.

February 4, 2025

COVID-19 affected antibiotic prescribing in dentistry

By Ava Barros

The COVID-19 pandemic likely caused a rise in antibiotic use in dentistry, disrupting a previous decline, as rates have since remained high, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

January 16, 2025

The importance of infection control documentation in dental practices

By Amanda Hill, RDH

If you don't write it down, it didn't happen, writes Amanda Hill, RDH. Here's why you should prioritize documentation in your dental practice.

January 16, 2025

What to know about the upcoming Dental Infection Control Boot Camp

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Association for Dental Safety will once again host its annual Dental Infection Control Boot Camp in February in Atlanta.

January 16, 2025

GNDYM look back: What we learned about Midmark's M11 steam sterilizer

By Kevin Henry

During a booth interview at the Greater New York Dental Meeting, Midmark's Holly Weaver gave DrBicuspid the rundown of why she believes the M11 is a game changer in dentistry.

December 26, 2024

4 sterilization errors you might be making in your dental practice

By Amanda Hill, RDH

Instrument reprocessing requires a series of steps to ensure everything is safe for reuse. Amanda Hill, RDH, walks us through some of the errors that can happen along that journey.

November 25, 2024

What you may not know about preventing infective endocarditis

By Melissa Busch

Guidelines regarding antibiotic prophylaxis for the prevention of infective endocarditis in dental patients are misinterpreted, not carried out properly, and need clarification.

November 20, 2024

Here's what landed one dental practice in hot water with OSHA

By Kevin Henry

In the hopes of raising awareness for other dental practices, compliance expert Linda Harvey shares what caused a New England practice to recently be handed a stiff U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) fine.

November 14, 2024

How your toothbrush may combat antibiotic resistance

By Ava Barros

Toothbrushes carry various viruses, including bacteriophages. Researchers want to leverage these viruses to treat antibiotic-resistant infections, according to a study recently published in Frontiers in Microbiomes.

October 28, 2024

Why understanding local water quality is critical for effective dental infection control

By Kevin Henry

In our final interview of our series around dental unit waterlines, we spoke with Chanda Chatham of Solmetex to discuss an overlooked part of the infection control equation.

October 7, 2024

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