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The Fight Over Expanded Practice for Dental Assistants Moves to Nevada
As more states consider adding the American Dental Association’s “oral preventive assistant,” dental hygienists assert patient care…
When a Bargain Smile Comes at a High Cost
With millions of Americans traveling abroad for cheaper dental care, a tragic case in Turkey underscores the potentially serious…
Is Povidone-Iodine the Underrated Antiseptic in Dentistry?
With broad antimicrobial activity, low cost and multiple potential oral health applications, povidone-iodine may be a valuable…
Can Your Patients Hear You?
With hearing loss affecting more than 50 million Americans, oral health professionals can improve communication, reduce anxiety and…
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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…
Forward Science Celebrates 10 Years of Changing Lives
Forward Science, a Houston-based MedTech company, is celebrating its 10th anniversary. For the past 10 years, Forward Science has developed and manufactured several oral healthcare products and devices, including OralID, SalivaMAX, BioStōm,…
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…
Supporting Positive Implant Outcomes
While implant therapy offers a high rate of success, it is not without potential pitfalls. This Perio Update will review the key points to hit while in the treatment planning phase to ensure the success of implant therapy.
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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,…
American Diabetes Association Initiates Oral Health Campaign
Dental care is critical to patients with diabetes, and research has revealed a bidirectional link between diabetes and periodontal diseases, with poor management of blood sugar leading to increased risk of periodontitis and poor oral health…
For Those With Long COVID-19, Symptoms Endure Past 18 Months
Most individuals who experience long-term COVID-19 symptoms 12 months after the infection resolves continue to endure the same symptoms 18 months later. This revelation was discovered during a deep dive into the health outcomes of more than…
Eye Massager Makes Big Difference in Reducing Dental Anxiety
A recent case report found that an eye massager significantly reduced dental anxiety prior to a tooth extraction procedure. Published in Cureus, the case report chronicled the removal of an impacted mandibular third molar in an 18-year-old…
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