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Trump Administration Pushes States Toward Mercury-Free Dentistry
A new federal initiative encourages state Medicaid programs to phase out coverage of dental amalgam, signaling a potential shift in…
Master the New Era of Periodontal Diagnosis and Therapy
Discover how the latest periodontal classification system and emerging treatment technologies can elevate diagnosis, treatment…
Spore Testing Is the Gold Standard for Sterilization Safety
Learn how routine spore testing, proper sterilizer monitoring, and documentation can help your practice prevent infection, protect…
Delaware Passes Bill Expanding Dental Hygienists’ Scope of Practice
Senate Bill 283 authorizes Delaware dental hygienists to provide additional preventive services, expand access to care, and…
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Virginia Dental Association Tells Patients to Avoid Hospitals for Emergency Dental Care
As hospitals across the United States struggle to handle an overwhelmingly high number of COVID-19 patients, the Virginia Dental Association (VDA) has made a public plea to keep patients with dental issues out of emergency departments.…
RE-GEN Bioactive Dental Adhesive Wins Two International Business Awards
Vista Apex, a market leader in endodontic and restorative dental products, was honored with two International Stevie Awards at the 17th Annual International Business Awards show, held virtually in December 2021. RE-GEN Bioactive Dental…
Cannabidiol Shows Promise in the Fight Against SARS-CoV-2
A University of Chicago study, funded by the National Institutes of Health, suggests that an oral solution of cannabidiol (CBD)—derived from the cannabis plant—may be an effective antiviral agent with the potential to prevent SARS-CoV-2…
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…
Pursuing New Avenues of Care
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Ancient Skeletons Reveal Secrets of the Oral Microbiome
A research team in Japan uncovers differences between ancient and modern oral pathogens.
Internet Trend May Pose Health Risks
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Interval for Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 Boosters Shortened From 6 Months to 5 Months
As the United States continues to break records with skyrocketing COVID-19 case numbers, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) changed its recommendation for the Pfizer and Moderna booster shots. Individuals who have received two doses…
Throat Swab May Be Better Bet on Rapid COVID-19 Tests Than Nose Swab
Rapid antigen tests conducted via nasal swab may not be effective at detecting COVID-19 caused by the Omicron variant within the first few days of infection. Swabbing the throat has been suggested as a more effective alternative as the…
US Searches Across the Globe to Fill COVID-19-Related Nursing Shortage
More United States healthcare systems are looking beyond the nation’s borders as they struggle to provide care during a dire shortage of nurses. Recruits are arriving from the Philippines, Thailand, Kenya, Ghana, and Nigeria, to name a few,…
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