Once considered eliminated in the United States, measles is resurging due to declining vaccination rates, placing oral health professionals on the front lines of early detection and prevention.
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American Dental Hygienists’ Association to Host Inaugural Integrated…
Two-day event in Broomfield, Colorado, brings dental, medical and behavioral health professionals together for hands-on…
Sunstar and the International Federation of Dental Hygienists announce winners…
Six winners have been selected across six categories: Public Health, Full Time Clinician, New RDH, Research, Academia and…
AB 1952 Showdown: Dental Professions Divided Ahead of Critical Vote
With a pivotal vote days away, AB 1952 has sparked a major divide between CDA and CDHA, raising urgent questions about workforce…
Fluoride Is Cleared by Science but Supply Threats Raise New Concerns
A landmark long-term study confirms fluoridated water is safe for brain health, yet geopolitical disruptions are now putting access…
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Moderna published data on the effectiveness of its COVID-19 vaccine, and the news is good: the shot remains 93% effective with two doses administered 6 months post-jab. The immunization is 94% effective 2 weeks following the second dose of…
WHO Says Vaccines Should Go to Countries in Need, not for Boosters
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Canada Announces 2021 Dental Hygiene Superheroes
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) has announced the winner of its fourth annual Dental Hygiene Superhero Competition.
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Data Show That Breakthrough COVID-19 Infections Are Rare
The nonprofit organization, Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF), did some digging to ascertain the prevalence of breakthrough COVID-19 infections in the United States. According to the KFF, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Israelis Over 60 to Receive COVID-19 Booster Shot
Public health officials in Israel have decided to offer a third COVID-19 vaccine as a booster to all fully vaccinated residents age 60 and older over growing concern about the highly contagious Delta variant. The United States has yet to…
Delta Variant of COVID-19 Is as Contagious as Chicken Pox
An internal report from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stated that the Delta variant of COVID-19 is just as transmissible as the chicken pox, and is highly likely to cause serious health effects. The report…
Focusing on the Effectiveness of COVID-19 Vaccines May Sway Vaccine Doubters
A study published in the British Journal of Health Psychology indicates focusing on the vaccine’s efficacy may convince adults who are unsure about receiving the COVID-19 vaccines.
Poll Shows Just Over Half of Americans Don’t Want to See Unvaccinated Healthcare Providers
Data from a poll conducted by Medscape show that 54% of Americans are “not at all comfortable” visiting an unvaccinated healthcare provider, while 37% said they would feel fine seeking care from an unvaccinated professional. Nine percent…
ADA Implores All Oral Health Professionals to Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19
While stopping short of recommending a COVID-19 vaccination mandate, the American Dental Association (ADA) is strongly encouraging all oral health professionals to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as well as other infectious diseases.…
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