As more states consider adding the American Dental Association’s “oral preventive assistant,” dental hygienists assert patient care will suffer and suggest moving the profession toward self-governance.
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COVID-19 Deaths Plummet Except Among the Unvaccinated
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With children ages 12 to 17 now eligible for COVID-19 vaccination, many families have jumped at the chance to protect their older kids from SARS-CoV-2 infection. However, what about children younger than 12? Pfizer is now starting another…
Delta Dental Launches Survey to Gain Insights into Patients’ Oral Care
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American South May Be Poised for Steep Growth in COVID-19 Cases
While other regions in the United States—such as the Northeast—have reached the goal of vaccinating 70% of eligible adults with at least one dose, the American South is struggling with low COVID-19 vaccination rates. These low immunization…
Safe and Effective Dental Care for Patients With Fragile X Syndrome
Oral health professionals may likely treat patients with FXS, as it is the most common form of inherited intellectual disability. Not only are its symptoms similar to autism, those with FXS are also far more likely to have autism. The…
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