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The Fight Over Expanded Practice for Dental Assistants Moves to Nevada
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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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…
MouthWatch Launches HD Intraoral Camera
MouthWatch, a leader in innovative teledentistry solutions, digital case presentation tools and intraoral cameras, will debut its MouthWatch Plus+ HD intraoral camera during SmileCon 2021 in Las Vegas. With a launch special price of $999…
Pfizer Requests EUA to Administer its COVID-19 Vaccine to Kids
Pfizer has applied for Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to administer its COVID-19 vaccination to children ages 5 to 11. The FDA has already granted full approval to the Pfizer…
Are You Creating Long-Lasting Bonds With Your Patients?
A patient asked me recently, “why should I have my treatment done here instead of a practice on my insurance plan? It costs me more.” That’s a loaded question, particularly when it comes at the end of the appointment. Fortunately, that’s…
Johnson & Johnson Seeks Approval for COVID-19 Booster Shot
United States pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has requested approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to allow booster shots of its one-dose COVID-19 to be administered to millions of Americans. J&J’s…
Effectiveness of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Drops Significantly After 6 Months
A new study recently published in the Lancet found that the effectiveness of the Pfizer vaccine to fight COVID-19 infection drops significantly after 6 months. Following administration of the second dose of the two-shot series, the efficacy…
COVID-19 Mortality Is Much Higher Among Rural Americans Compared to Their Urban Counterparts
Mortality rates for rural Americans are twice as high as Americans living in urban areas. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, one in 434 rural Americans is dead due to infection with SARS-CoV-2. This rate is one in 513 for urban…
Sun Life to acquire DentaQuest, a leader in dental benefits in the United States
Strategic fit for Sun Life in attractive dental segments, more than doubling its U.S. employee
benefits revenues and complementing its existing portfolio as a leader in health and group
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Positions Sun Life as a leading dental…
Flu Shots Should Not Be Forgotten During Global Pandemic
While the United States’ public health focus has been strictly on the importance of getting vaccinated against COVID-19, the flu shot remains an important tool in efforts to support the health of all Americans. The COVID-19 pandemic has had…
Tamiflu-Like Pill Shows Efficacy Against COVID-19 Illness and Death
The American pharmaceutical company, Merck, announced its medication, molnupiravir, decreased hospitalizations and deaths by 50% among individuals with COVID-19. The pill, which is taken twice daily for 5 days, would be the first…
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