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Trump Administration Pushes States Toward Mercury-Free Dentistry
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Master the New Era of Periodontal Diagnosis and Therapy
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Spore Testing Is the Gold Standard for Sterilization Safety
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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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California Allows Dentists to Apply for License to Give Rapid COVID-19 Tests
In the state of California, providers who want to administer rapid COVID-19 tests must apply for a laboratory license. California Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed legislation allowing licensed dentists in the state to apply for such a…
ORAPHARMA LAUNCHES FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND MYPERIOHEALTH PATIENT EDUCATION APPLICATION FOR PERIODONTAL…
OraPharma, a leading oral care company, today announced the U.S. launch of the MyPerioHealth app, a first-of-its kind interactive oral health educational tool that allows patients in conjunction with their dental professionals a quick and…
Of the Lives Lost Due to COVID-19 Since June, Many Could Have Been Saved With Vaccination
An analysis by the Kaiser Family Foundation has found that at least 90,000 deaths due to COVID-19 since June could have been saved if these Americans had been vaccinated. Fifty percent of these deaths happened in September. The brief also…
With COVID-19 Numbers Declining, Concern Shifts to Possible ‘Twindemic’
As the world grappled with the global pandemic last winter, one bright spot was the virtually nonexistent flu season. Well, some public health experts warn that not only will COVID-19 carry on through this winter, but we may face a severe…
Children in Clinical Study Show Reduction of Tooth Decay After Treatment With Vivos Guides
Vivos Therapeutics, Inc., a medical technology company focused on developing and commercializing innovative diagnostic and treatment modalities for patients suffering from sleep-disordered breathing, including mild-to-moderate obstructive…
More COVID-19 Booster Shots to Come from Moderna and J&J
COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers Moderna and Johnson & Johnson (J&J) submitted data demonstrating the efficacy of their COVID-19 booster shots among those ages 18 and older to the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The…
Combatting the COVID-19 Infodemic
As if dealing with COVID-19 over the past 22 months hasn’t been enough, the pandemic also caused an “infodemic”—when media sources disseminate incorrect information about a subject. In this case, all sorts of false information spread…
More Than a Third of Those Who Recover from COVID-19 Experience Long-Term Effects
An Oxford University study found that 37% of those who have recovered from COVID-19 illness still experience at least one side effect 3 months to 6 months later. The most commonly reported side effects were respiratory issues, malaise,…
COVID-19 Vaccination Rates in the US Continue to Increase
More Americans are rolling up their sleeves to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as the pandemic wears on across the globe. Today, approximately 72% of US adults are currently immunized, up from 68% in July. The biggest gains were found among…
COVID-19 Severity and Poor Oral Health Are Linked in Those With Heart Disease
Individuals with cardiovascular disease experienced greater severity of COVID-19 illness and longer recovery times in the presence of poor oral health, according to new research out of Egypt. In the study of 86 patients with cardiovascular…
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