A major systematic review confirms that school fluoride varnish delivery programs significantly reduce tooth decay and narrow oral health disparities among children at high risk. The findings support national expansion of school-based preventive…
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) began enforcing its COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard for Healthcare on July 6, 2021. The standard went into effect on June 21. Now federal OSHA inspectors will investigate…
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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene Names Jane L. Forrest, Bsdh, MS, Edd, of the 2020/2021 Esther Wilkins…
July 6, 2021, Santa Ana, California—Dimensions of Dental Hygiene, the Journal of Professional Excellence, is proud to announce Jane L. Forrest, BSDH, MS, EdD, as the 2020/2021 Esther Wilkins Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. This…
Effects of COVID-19 Are More Severe Among Men Than Women
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