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A Fast Track to Dental Careers
Colleges are exploring new educational pathways to strengthen the dental workforce amid persistent staffing shortages.
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The Warning Signs of Blood Disorders Hiding in the Mouth
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What Really Works in Periodontal Therapy?
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Dental Practices Face Hiring Shortages
According to a poll conducted by the American Dental Association (ADA) Health Policy Institute, 35.8% of dental practices are looking to hire dental assistants, 28.8% are searching for dental hygienists, 26.5% have open administrative…
Rutgers Receives FDA Approval for Cancer Therapy Clinical Trials
Actinobac Biomed, a company founded by Rutgers School of Dental Medicine researcher Scott Kachlany, PhD, has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval to begin a Phase I clinical trial.
COVID-19 Impacts Mortality Rates for Heart Disease and Diabetes
The global pandemic has led to more than 600,000 deaths in the United States, but COVID-19’s reach is even greater, as a significant increase in mortality rates for heart disease and diabetes has been revealed. In 2020, death rates for…
COVID-19 Deaths Plummet Except Among the Unvaccinated
While hundreds of Americans still die each day due to COVID-19, the overall death rate has dropped 90% since its height in January 2021. However, people who are unvaccinated remain the most vulnerable to severe morbidity and mortality due…
Study Reveals COVID-19 Pathway From the Oral Cavity to Lungs
Periodontal disease and poor oral hygiene may be a more accurate predictor for COVID-19 severity than other risk factors, a study has found.
Studies Continue on COVID-19 Vaccines in Children Younger Than 12
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
Delta Dental Plans Association will deploy the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems Dental Plan Survey.
Bots Most Likely Behind Spread of COVID-19 Misinformation
A new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that Facebook groups responsible for spreading misinformation about the global pandemic had high levels of automated software link sharing, an indicator that bots are behind the data…
Theory That COVID-19 Originated From Laboratory Leak Deemed Plausible
A recent report composed by a United States government laboratory suggests the theory of COVID-19 originating from a leak in a Wuhan, China-based lab is possible and warrants additional study. The report’s conclusion is based on a genomic…
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