Antibiotics prescribed by dentists may contribute to the growing problem of Clostridium difficile (C. diff), a serious and potentially deadly infection that causes severe diarrhea, suggests research presented at Infectious Disease Society of America’s IDWeek 2017 in San Diego. And many of those antibiotics are likely unnecessary, researchers note. A release from the society notes… Continue reading Antibiotics for Dental Procedures Linked to Superbug Infection
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Visiting a Virtual Beach During Dental Procedures
Imagine walking along a beach on a lovely day. The waves are lapping on the shore, rabbits are scurrying in the undergrowth, and the bells of the local church are mingling with the calls of the seagulls. Then, as you turn to continue along the coast path feeling calm and relaxed you suddenly hear your… Continue reading Visiting a Virtual Beach During Dental Procedures