The CDT 2026 update includes 60 total code changes, highlighted by six deletions that reflect evolving clinical practice and public health realities. Understanding which codes are disappearing and why can help dental teams prepare for claims…
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Oregon Dentist Is First Oral Health Professional to Administer COVID-19 Vaccine
Ryan Thrower, DMD, an orthodontic resident at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) in Portland is the first oral health professional in the United States and possibly the world to administer a COVID-19 vaccine. Thrower injected…
Policy Changes Lead to Significant Drop in Dental Opioid Prescriptions
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U-M Engineers Help Dental Clinic Practice Safely During the Pandemic
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Regular Oral Healthcare May Protect Against Severe COVID-19 Illness
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Newly Passed Stimulus Package Offers Help for Dental Practices but Remains On Hold
The $900 billion stimulus package recently passed by Congress to help Americans and businesses survive the COVID-19 pandemic includes provisions for dental practices. According to the American Dental Association, the most relevant relief…
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