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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A new study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association found that 2% of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) pediatric dental practice’s patients are asymptomatic carriers of SARS-CoV-2. The study included children who…
States With a Spring Surge of COVID-19 Cases Start to See Welcome Declines
While COVID-19 case numbers were falling across many parts of the United States, some states experienced a spring surge. States located along the Great Lakes, particularly, Michigan; parts of New England, especially Maine, Massachusetts,…
British Kitten That Contracted COVID-19 From its Owners Dies
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NIH Study Shows SARS-CoV-2 Is Spread Through Saliva
A study recently published in Nature Medicine found that the novel coronavirus infects the cells lining the oral cavity and salivary glands, which explains why saliva tests can be used to detect SARS-CoV-2 and why COVID-19 illness exerts…
DentaQuest To Expand Oral Health Care Access With Oklahoma Medicaid
DentaQuest commits to ensuring more Oklahoma children visit the dentist twice each year to create overall healthier communities.
One Shot May Be Enough for Those Who Have Recovered From COVID-19
Research from the University of Pennsylvania demonstrates that one dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is enough to facilitate an adequate antibody response among those who have recovered from COVID-19 illness. Those who…
Study Finds Medicaid Expansion Positively Affects Oral Health
A University of Michigan study appearing in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry suggests dental coverage under Medicaid can improve the oral health of low-income individuals enrolled in the program. Using a survey and interviews to…
Oral Manifestations Persist in COVID-19 Survivors
Investigating the presence, prevalence, and type of oral manifestations found in patients who had contracted COVID-19, researchers at the Università Vita Salute San Raffaele in Milan, Italy, have found the virus’ effects persist in the oral…
COVID-19 Vaccine Manufacturers Are Hard at Work Improving Their Immunizations
It seems that booster shots to the currently available COVID-19 immunizations are definitely in our future to fight against an ever-changing virus. However, vaccine manufacturers have other developments in the works to ensure the safety and…
Mentos Pure Fresh Gum Awarded ADA Seal of Acceptance
Perfetti Van Melle USA Inc, has announced its Mentos® Pure Fresh Gum has been awarded the ADA Seal of Acceptance by the American Dental Association.
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