Relationship Between the Microbiome and Aging Explored
We continue to gain insights into the microbiome and how it works as the human body changes.
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Sugar Not the Only Culprit in Early Childhood Caries
Research points to numerous factors involved in tooth decay.
Delaware Changes Dentist Licensing Requirements to Improve Access to Care
In August 2022, a new bill adjusting the state of Delaware’s licensing requirements for dentists went into effect. The new law loosens licensing requirements for dentists who work in federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in order to…
TikTok Oral Health Trends Are Not Only Ineffective, but Also Dangerous
With a much younger demographic than other social media sites, TikTok is very popular among teenagers and young adults. Unfortunately, much of the dental advice espoused on the platform is silly, ineffective, and sometimes dangerous. The…
Kentucky Expands Medicaid Coverage to Include Dental Care for Adults
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has expanded Medicaid coverage to include dental treatment for adults beginning January 1, 2023. Vision and hearing care services will also be covered. Kentucky has more than 900,000 residents insured by…
Patient Who Is Deaf Has Seven Teeth Removed Without Consent Due to Lack of Interpreter
A patient who is deaf sought dental treatment at an Iowa dental practice for oral pain. The dental provider scheduled the appointment and told the patient she would receive a call if an American Sign Language interpreter was unavailable.…
Price for Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine Set to Quadruple
Americans have been receiving COVID-19 immunizations—from the first dose to booster shots—without having to pay since they first became available. Now that the federal government’s agreement with Pfizer, the manufacturer of one of the most…
Needlestick Injury Results in Transmission of Monkeypox
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently reported on an emergency department nurse who was infected with monkeypox after a needlestick injury that occurred while treating a patient with monkeypox. Published in…
AMA Approves Code for Healthcare Personnel to Apply SDF
The American Medical Association (AMA) recently approved a Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code for healthcare providers to receive reimbursement for the application of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) to arrest dental caries lesions…
California Employers Can No Longer Discriminate Against Employees Who Engage in Off-the-Job…
According to a new California state law that takes effect on January 1, 2024, employers cannot discriminate against potential hires or employees who engage in off-the-job marijuana use. Many California employers, including dental practices,…
