antibiotics

Oral Hygiene Plays a Bigger Role Than Antibiotics in Preventing Infective Endocarditis

Maintenance of good oral health is more important than the use of antibiotics during...

COVID-19 Takes a Toll on the Oral Cavity

COVID-19 appears to have an impact on the oral cavity, according to researchers at...

Dental Hygiene Treatment Intersects With COVID-19 Prevention

The advent of COVID-19 has left an indelible mark on every citizen and industry...

Dentists Prescribed More Antibiotics During the Lockdown

One of the unintended consequences of the COVID-19 lockdowns in England earlier this year...

Silver and Antibiotic Combination Coating Improves Implant Effectiveness

A hybrid implant coating made from antibacterial silver and an antibiotic will protect patients...

Infective Endocarditis Infection Rates Soar in England

Infective endocarditis (IE) is on the rise in England, according to researchers at the...

Childhood Antimicrobial Use Impacts Oral Microbiome

The frequent use of antimicrobial (AM) drugs in the first decade of life shifts...

NYU Dentistry Gets $2.4 Million Grant to Study Low-Grade Inflammation

The National Institute on Aging has awarded a $2.4 million, five-year grant to the...

WHO Continues Recommendations for Restricting Non-Essential Dental Care

In its latest recommendations, the World Health Organization (WHO) advises that routine non-essential oral...

Treatment Ensures Long-Term Implant Success After Sinusitis

Clinicians often use maxillary sinus augmentation, which grafts bone into the upper jaw, to...