While the idea of calming anxious dental patients with a well-trained, adorable therapy or comfort dog appeals to most, new research shows that the use of such animals is not without risk.

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released the Summary of Infection Prevention Practices in Dental Settings: Basic Expectations for Safe Care in March.

I had a small drop of ultrasonic cleaner splash into my eye while sterilizing instruments. I immediately flushed it with saline solution and sterilized my contact. Is there any risk of bloodborne infection?

The debate over whether antibiotic prophylaxis is necessary to prevent this life-threatening infection remains ongoing.

Clinicians need to be well informed about the properties of the products they use for cleaning and disinfecting surfaces.