Tag: dental practice
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NSW Alerts: Blood Borne Virus Risk for Patients of Dental Practice in Mortdale
Overview of the NSW Health Advisory The NSW Chief Health Officer has issued an infection control alert following breaches identified at a Mortdale dental practice operated by Mr Safuan Hasic (also known as Steven Hasic). The Dental Council of NSW has suspended Mr Hasic’s registration, and NSW Health has issued a closure order for the…
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Health Alert for Mortdale Dental Patients: Testing and Safety Guidance
Health Alert Issued for Mortdale Dental Patients NSW Health has issued a health alert for current and former patients of a sole dental practitioner in Mortdale, following concerns about infection control at a local dental surgery. The notice centers on potential exposure to blood-borne viruses due to inadequate cleaning and sterilisation of dental equipment. The…
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Health alert for Mortdale dental patients over infection control breaches
What happened at the Mortdale dental practice Health authorities have issued a warning for current and former patients of a Mortdale dental practice operated by a sole practitioner, Safuan Hasic (also known as Steven Hasic). NSW Health says there were infection control breaches that could have exposed patients to blood-borne viruses through poorly cleaned or…
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Bridging the Knowledge-to-Practice Gap: Oral Microbiome Counseling in Saudi Arabian Dentistry
Understanding the Knowledge-to-Practice Gap in Oral Microbiome Counseling The oral microbiome—comprising bacteria, fungi, viruses, and archaea—significantly affects both oral and systemic health. A new mixed-methods study of 286 dental practitioners across Saudi Arabia reveals a persistent gap between knowledge and clinical practice when it comes to counseling patients about the microbiome. Despite moderate-to-high objective knowledge…
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Bridging the Knowledge-to-Practice Gap: Oral Microbiome Counseling Among Saudi Dentists
Understanding the Knowledge-to-Practice Gap in Oral Microbiome Counseling The oral microbiome—home to hundreds of bacterial species, fungi, viruses, and archaea—plays a pivotal role not only in dental health but also in systemic diseases. In Saudi Arabia, where non-communicable diseases are prevalent, translating microbiome science into everyday dental care is urgent. A mixed-methods study assessing knowledge,…
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Bridging the Knowledge-to-Practice Gap in Oral Microbiome Counseling: A Saudi Arabian Mixed-Methods Study
Overview The oral microbiome, a complex ecosystem of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and archaea, influences both oral and systemic health. In Saudi Arabia, where diabetes and cardiovascular disease are prevalent, translating microbiome science into dental practice is critical. A recent convergent mixed-methods study (n=286) evaluated knowledge, confidence, and counseling practices among dental practitioners, aiming to identify…