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Unlicensed Dental Providers Put Patients and the Profession at Risk
Reports of unlicensed individuals performing dental procedures are on the rise, leaving patients financially and physically harmed…
Precision Begins With Diagnosis
Accurate diagnosis is the cornerstone of predictable full-arch rehabilitation, especially in complex maxillary cases where anatomy,…
Real, Lasting Change Happens on the Patient’s Terms
True behavior change doesn’t happen because we tell patients what to do, but rather it happens when they discover their own reasons…
CMS Rule Cements the Importance of Oral and Systemic Health Integration
A new Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services policy marks a major step toward integrating dentistry and medicine. By adding…
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Federal Health Centers Well-Positioned to Adopt Value-Based Care
Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) may benefit from embracing value-based care, according to results from a research paper coauthored by the DentaQuest Partnership for Oral Health Advancement and the National Association of…
Healthcare Workers at High Risk of Contracting and Transmitting COVID-19 in the Workplace
Results of a study that looked at more than 21,000 COVID-19 exposures among Minnesota healthcare workers showed that 25% were high-risk exposures in which the healthcare provider was within 6 feet of an infected patient for more than 15…
Placing Locally Delivered Antibiotics
Periodontal maintenance does not preclude the ensuing use of locally delivered antibiotics (LDA), as needed.
One Antibody Trial Is Halted, While Others Continue
An ongoing trial of the antibody bamlanivimab—administered with remdesivir, an antiviral medication—on hospitalized COVID-19 patients has been halted by bamlanivimab’s manufacturer Eli Lilly. The decision was made to stop the trial after…
Effectiveness of Charcoal in Teeth Whitening
Whether activated charcoal can whiten teeth requires an understanding of the difference between the terms “whitening” and “bleaching,” as well as awareness of the current research and the position of the American Dental Association (ADA) on…
Older People Are Happier Than Their Younger Counterparts Amid COVID-19
Even though they are at high risk of complications related to COVID-19, older adults are happier than younger people as the global pandemic continues on. The study, based out of Stanford University in Stanford, California, included 1,000…
Caring for Patients With Bleeding Disorders
A bleeding disorder is a condition in which the normal blood clotting process is interrupted due to a deficiency or defect of one or more of the clotting factors necessary to form a blood clot. A deficiency/defect of one or more clotting…
Dental Practices Are Eligible for Additional Financial Support Via CARES Act
Phase 3 General Distribution Funding from the United States Department of Health and Human Services Provider Relief Fund is available to dental practices. Opening on October 5 and closing November 6, the funding is part of the Coronavirus…
COVID-19 Death Rates Drop Among Hospitalized Patients
Two peer-reviewed studies demonstrate a decrease in deaths among hospitalized patients with COVID-19 across the board, including older adults and those with comorbidities. One study looked at 5,000 hospitalized COVID-19 patients in New York…
Fewer Oral Health Professionals Express Fear of COVID-19 in Michigan Survey
A University of Michigan School of Dentistry survey found that oral health professionals are less afraid of COVID-19 than other healthcare providers and non-healthcare providers, even though their work is noted as high risk. The survey of…
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