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RE-GEN Bioactive Dental Adhesive Wins Two International Business Awards
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Cannabidiol Shows Promise in the Fight Against SARS-CoV-2
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New Study Shows Age and Income Impact Dental Hygienists’ COVID-19 Infection Control Protocol
A new study published in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene found that age and income influence dental hygienists’ COVID-19 infection control protocols. The study of 500 practicing dental hygienists in South Korea discovered that…
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Interval for Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 Boosters Shortened From 6 Months to 5 Months
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Throat Swab May Be Better Bet on Rapid COVID-19 Tests Than Nose Swab
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