▪ Abstract The role of biofilms in the pathogenesis of some chronic human infections is now
widely accepted. However, the criteria used to determine whether a given infection is …

In contrast to the notorious pathogens Mycobacterium tuberculosis and M. leprae, the
majority of the mycobacterial species described to date are generally not considered as …

This report consolidates previous recommendations and adds new ones for infection control
in dental settings. Recommendations are provided regarding 1) educating and protecting …

Biofilms contribute to hygiene problems in the food industry and in the medical field. Biofilms
are diverse and due to the development of special phenotypes, biofilm organisms are not as …

Infection prevention in dentistry is an important topic that has gained more interest in recent
years and guidelines for the prevention of cross-transmission are common practice in many …

Abstract Evaluation of fungal biofilm formation can be performed using several techniques.
In this protocol, we describe methods used to form Candida biofilms on three different …

Recent advances in research technology have allowed researchers to study bacteria in their
natural environment. Dental biofilm forms via an ordered sequence of events, resulting in …

Backgrounds Numerous studies have shown that dental unit water lines (DUWLs) are often
contaminated by a wide range of micro-organisms (bacteria, fungi, protozoa) and various …

Dental chair units (DCUs) use water to cool and irrigate DCU-supplied instruments and tooth
surfaces, and provide rinsewater during dental treatment. A complex network of …

Dental unit water system (DUWS) tubing harbors complex multispecies biofilms that are
responsible for high microbial levels at the distal outlet. The aim of this study was to use an …