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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Bipartisan Legislation Extends Deadline for Small Business Loan Applications
After a signature by President Biden on March 30, the bipartisan bill extending the deadline for struggling small businesses to apply for funds through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is now law. Originally March 31, the new deadline…
Patients Should Steer Clear of DIY TikTok Dentistry
As more people turn to social media for all things trending, oral health professionals should be prepared to remind patients that not all TikTok trends should be followed, especially do-it-yourself (DIY) dentistry.
FDA Approves Over-the-Counter COVID-19 Tests Available Without a Prescription
To add to the growing feed of positive pandemic news, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved several at-home, over-the-counter COVID-19 tests available without a prescription on March 31. These antigen tests are…
University at Buffalo Receives Grant for Mobile Dental Clinic
The University at Buffalo (UB) School of Dental Medicine has received a $780,000 grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation to expand its S-Miles to Go dental program through the addition of a second mobile dental clinic.
Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Is Effective for Kids Ages 12 and Older
New data from Pfizer show that its COVID-19 vaccine is highly protective against infection with the novel coronavirus among children ages 12 to 15. The study of more than 2,200 subjects found zero cases of COVID-19 among those who received…
CDT Committee Approves New COVID-19-Related Codes
The American Dental Association’s Code Maintenance Committee has approved eight new Current Dental Terminology (CDT) codes created in response to the global pandemic. The new codes focus on the administration of vaccines by oral health…
Henry Schein Cares Foundation Launches Next Phase of the ‘Wearing is Caring’ Campaign
The Henry Schein Cares Foundation, in partnership with The UPS Foundation, has launched the second phase of its Wearing is Caring campaign, focusing on raising awareness about oral-systemic health.
More Good News on the COVID-19 Vaccine Front
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are highly effective at preventing both symptomatic and asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infections. The CDC has found that both…
CareQuest Institute for Oral Health Will Battle Inequity in Healthcare
New national nonprofit will champion health transformation to build a future in which better health through oral health is possible for everyone.
Researchers Use Artificial Intelligence to Better Predict Oral Cancer Treatment
A research group is applying the investigative and predictive capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) to better identify which patients with early stage oral squamous cell carcinoma will require chemotherapy, radiation, or other…
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