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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Eastern Washington University Charts a New Path With Dental Therapy Program
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The Pfizer vaccine, which shows 95% efficacy but must be stored at -94° F, has been approved for use in the United Kingdom. The first 800,000 shots will be distributed across the pond next week, with Britons residing in assisted living…
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Marjorie K. Jeffcoat, DMD, award-winning dental researcher, professor, and administrator, has passed away. A pioneer in the field, Jeffcoat was the first female editor in chief of the Journal of the American Dental Association and…
Bipartisan Group of US Legislators Proposes $908 Billion in COVID-19 Relief
United States House and Senate leaders have reached across the aisle to come up with a new stimulus package to support Americans through the global pandemic, which has shown no signs of abatement. The $908 billion proposal would provide…
Many Kids With COVID-19 Show No Symptoms
A Canadian study of more than 2,400 children who received a COVID-19 test found that over one-third of those diagnosed with the infection were asymptomatic. Out of the 2,463 subjects, 1,987 tested positive for COVID-19 and 476 tested…
Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles May Help Prevent Biofilm Formation and Caries
With funding from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, scientists have bioengineered a nanoparticle that might provide an alternative treatment to help prevent caries, rather than treat lesions once they form. This…
Defining Future Applications for Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry
Leaders from across the dental industry have announced the formation of the Dental AI Council (DAIC), an organization devoted to helping define the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in dentistry. Representing all major industry…
CDC Considers Shortening Quarantine Period
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is considering reducing the suggested quarantine period after exposure to an individual with COVID-19 from 14 days to 7 days, followed by a COVID-19 test. The quarantine…
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With most Americans abiding by pandemic safety precautions coupled with a highly effective flu vaccine, rates of influenza in the United States are expected to be the lowest in recent history. Preliminary data from countries below the…
The FDA Provides Additional Resources on Face Masks
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has created a new web page to provide extensive information on face masks. The new page provides the following:
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