EWU is moving forward with plans to launch a master’s-level dental therapy program, aiming to strengthen the oral health workforce in rural Washington. While dental therapy is designed to expand access to care, the model sometimes faces opposition…
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Gingivitis May Raise the Stakes for Brain Health
A long-term Finnish study suggests severe gingivitis and periodontitis may increase both the risk of developing a cerebral artery…
Pink, Blue, and Biofilm: Test Your Disclosing Solution Know-How
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When Untreated Tooth Decay Turns Deadly
A fatal case of sepsis linked to untreated dental caries underscores how oral disease can rapidly escalate into life-threatening…
Speak Out Against Expanding Anesthesia to Dental Assistants by December 18!
A California pilot program proposing to allow expanded function dental assistants to administer local anesthesia threatens to blur…
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Latest Polling Data Show Dental Practices Are Getting Back to Normal
Data collected the week of May 17 by the American Dental Association Health Policy Institute showed that 86% of dental practices are at pre-pandemic patient volumes, with rural, small group, and endodontic practices experiencing the…
COVID-19 Precautions Remain Necessary in the Dental Setting
With the lifting of restrictions for vaccinated Americans by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the decision made by many states to strike previous safety guidelines related to the pandemic, many dental offices…
Dugoni School of Dentistry Launches ‘Dental Care is Essential Care’
The University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry has launched a public service ad campaign to remind people that dental care is an essential part of overall health and wellness.
Good News About the Longevity of COVID-19 Immunity
Emerging research shows that immunity to the novel coronavirus may last upwards of 1 year, especially among those who are fully vaccinated and have recovered from a COVID-19 infection. Two studies, one published in Nature, the other in …
Study Examines Role of Anxiety and Facial Self-Contact in COVID-19 Transmission
An investigation into the association between fear of COVID-19, dental anxiety, and the frequency of hand-to-face contact in a dental setting may offer a better understanding of these biopsychosocial factors in the spread of COVID-19.
Swiss Researchers Map Complete Single-Cell Atlas of Human Teeth
For the first time, scientists at the University of Zurich have mapped a comprehensive atlas of single cells that comprise human teeth. The findings may lead to new cell-based approaches to various dental therapeutics. Results from the…
FDA Says Antibody Testing Not Effective in Determining Immunity Among the Vaccinated
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that SARS-CoV-2 antibody testing is not able to determine immunity among individuals who have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Antibody testing can be used to determine whether…
GSK Consumer Healthcare Commits to Make Over a Billion Toothpaste Tubes Recyclable By 2025
GSK Consumer Healthcare (GSKCH) is partnering with two global packaging suppliers to launch fully recyclable toothpaste tubes across its specialist and science-based oral health brands.
More Than 10,000 COVID-19 Infections Found Among Vaccinated Individuals
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces that more than 10,000 cases of “breakthrough” COVID-19 infections have been diagnosed among vaccinated Americans. The CDC also asserts that the actual number of…
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