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As more states consider adding the American Dental Association’s “oral preventive assistant,” dental hygienists assert patient care…
When a Bargain Smile Comes at a High Cost
With millions of Americans traveling abroad for cheaper dental care, a tragic case in Turkey underscores the potentially serious…
Is Povidone-Iodine the Underrated Antiseptic in Dentistry?
With broad antimicrobial activity, low cost and multiple potential oral health applications, povidone-iodine may be a valuable…
Can Your Patients Hear You?
With hearing loss affecting more than 50 million Americans, oral health professionals can improve communication, reduce anxiety and…
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New Colgate® Optic White® Professional
New Colgate® Optic White® Professional is extraordinary whitening made simple. Help patients achieve a dramatically whiter smile in just 5 days, when used as directed. ALL-NEW patented technology designed for no tooth sensitivity, no gum…
Myriad Reasons Behind COVID-19 Supply Chain Disaster
An MIT Sloan Management Review article reports that more than one factor caused the COVID-19 supply chain perfect storm. First, consumers and businesses over-ordered goods due to concern about the length of the pandemic lockdown. This…
Inexpensive Antidepressant Medication May Reduce Severity of COVID-19
Research shows that fluvoxaminean, an inexpensive antidepressant medication, decreases the need for hospitalization among high-risk adults with COVID-19. The drug fights inflammation and is traditionally used to address depression and…
Study Finds Mouthrinses Can Reduce SARS-CoV-2 Load in Saliva
A new study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association found that four mouthrinses, with each one containing a different active ingredient—saline, hydrogen peroxide, chlorhexidine, and povidone-iodine—were all effective at…
Iowa State Dental Board Addresses COVID-19-Related Personnel Shortage
The state of Iowa is dealing with a crippling shortage of dental hygienists and dental assistants. As such, the Board of Dentistry is creating a working group to address the problem. The group will include dentists from across the state,…
Study Shows Low Antibody Levels Are the Culprit in Breakthrough COVID-19 Infections
A study of 1,500 fully vaccinated Israeli healthcare workers found that those with low antibody levels were more likely to experience breakthrough COVID-19 infections. However, the risk for breakthrough infections was still low; only 39…
Dentists Feel More Confident About Their Practice Stability During Pandemic
In a poll by the American Dental Association Health Policy Institute, three out of four dentists said they were confident in the stability of their practices when looking through the end of 2021. During the pandemic, one in five reported…
CDC May Update Definition of ‘Fully Vaccinated’ Against COVID-19
With booster shots approved for both the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson (J&J) COVID-19 vaccines, in addition to the previously approved Pfizer vaccine, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) may update its…
Good News: Number of New COVID-19 Cases in the US Continues to Fall
The number of new COVID-19 cases in the United States has dropped by nearly a quarter since September, with all signs pointing to a continuing decline, especially as vaccinations become available to children ages 5 to 11. Cases have…
ADA Releases Statement Regarding Ethics of Vaccination
The American Dental Association (ADA) Council on Ethics, Bylaws, and Judicial Affairs released a statement on October 20 regarding ethical questions surrounding COVID-19 vaccination. The statement leaves the door open for dentists to…
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