A long-term Finnish study suggests severe gingivitis and periodontitis may increase both the risk of developing a cerebral artery aneurysm and the likelihood that it will rupture. Dental caries, however, was not linked to aneurysm risk, placing the…
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When Untreated Tooth Decay Turns Deadly
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Speak Out Against Expanding Anesthesia to Dental Assistants by December 18!
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California’s System of Providing Dental Care Is in Crisis
New reporting from the San Francisco Standard reveals a worsening dental hygienist shortage in California that is reshaping both…
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A patient asked me recently, “why should I have my treatment done here instead of a practice on my insurance plan? It costs me more.” That’s a loaded question, particularly when it comes at the end of the appointment. Fortunately, that’s…
Johnson & Johnson Seeks Approval for COVID-19 Booster Shot
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Effectiveness of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Drops Significantly After 6 Months
A new study recently published in the Lancet found that the effectiveness of the Pfizer vaccine to fight COVID-19 infection drops significantly after 6 months. Following administration of the second dose of the two-shot series, the efficacy…
COVID-19 Mortality Is Much Higher Among Rural Americans Compared to Their Urban Counterparts
Mortality rates for rural Americans are twice as high as Americans living in urban areas. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, one in 434 rural Americans is dead due to infection with SARS-CoV-2. This rate is one in 513 for urban…
Sun Life to acquire DentaQuest, a leader in dental benefits in the United States
Strategic fit for Sun Life in attractive dental segments, more than doubling its U.S. employee
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Positions Sun Life as a leading dental…
Flu Shots Should Not Be Forgotten During Global Pandemic
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Tamiflu-Like Pill Shows Efficacy Against COVID-19 Illness and Death
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ADA Releases Update to its COVID-19 Vaccine Data Sheet
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The CDC Urges Pregnant Women to Be Vaccinated Against COVID-19
Pregnant women should be vaccinated against COVID-19 according to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In a statement issued September 29, the federal agency noted that currently only about one-third of…
Study Finds Many Children With Cleft Lip Must Travel for Care
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