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Trump Administration Pushes States Toward Mercury-Free Dentistry
A new federal initiative encourages state Medicaid programs to phase out coverage of dental amalgam, signaling a potential shift in…
Master the New Era of Periodontal Diagnosis and Therapy
Discover how the latest periodontal classification system and emerging treatment technologies can elevate diagnosis, treatment…
Spore Testing Is the Gold Standard for Sterilization Safety
Learn how routine spore testing, proper sterilizer monitoring, and documentation can help your practice prevent infection, protect…
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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Delta Dental Foundation Names Grant Winners
Delta Dental Foundation of Arkansas has announced the 21 winners of its community education grants.
Revising Bat DNA May Hold Key to Preventing Future Pandemics
As the world continues to recover from the past year’s global pandemic while simultaneously tamping down new COVID-19 outbreaks, scientists are hard at work evaluating strategies for preventing the next viral disaster. Two scientists…
Genetic Protein May Be Key to Hindering Ability of SARS-CoV-2 to Replicate
New research shows that targeting the RNA protein, METTL3—used by the novel coronavirus to replicate—may enable the development of medications that can effectively treat COVID-19. Published in Genes and Development, the study found that the…
Higher Than Expected Rates of Heart Inflammation Post-COVID-19 Vaccination Found Among Military
While still remaining rare, a study of United States military personnel found higher than expected rates of heart inflammation after COVID-19 vaccination. The study, published in JAMA Cardiology, found that 23 young male members of the US…
Young Innovations and TeamSmile Announce National Partnership
Young Innovations and TeamSmile are pleased to announce a national partnership, as together they will serve – and positively impact – thousands of children throughout the United States.
Delta Variant Proves More Dangerous to the Lungs
The spike on the new Delta variant that is quickly spreading across the globe is better able to impact lung cells than the spikes on previous iterations. The Delta spike easily enters lung cells and fuses them together, worsening the…
Penn Dental Medicine, Alliance for Oral Health across Borders to Present Forum on WHO Resolution on…
Attendees to the forum can earn free continuing dental education credits; the program will also be available online after the livestream on July 14.
Will Masks Be Back Due to Delta Variant?
The Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2 that originated in India has now spread across the entire 50 states. With its ease of transmission and its ability to cause more severe illness than other variants, will Americans don masks en masse once…
Improve Your Radiographic Technique
“As low as reasonably achievable,” or ALARA, is a critical radiation safety principle, as ionizing radiation can cause biological health risks. Organizations, such as the American Dental Association, American Dental Hygienists’ Association,…
Life Expectancy in the US Drops 2 Years Due to COVID-19
From 2018 to 2020, the average life expectancy in the United States dropped 2 years from 79 to 77. This is the most significant decrease seen since World War II when more than 290,000 Americans were killed. The COVID-19 pandemic has thus…
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