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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With support from TePe, The European Dental Hygienists Federation (EDHF), has now established a Common European Curriculum, CEC, for Dental Hygiene. The CEC reflects best academic practice for European dental hygiene education.
First At-Home Self-Test for COVID-19 Receives FDA Emergency Use Authorization
On November 17, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an emergency use authorization for the first COVID-19 diagnostic self-test that can be taken at home. Manufactured by Lucira, the COVID-19 All-In-One Test Kit uses…
Achieving Positive Therapeutic Outcomes
This information is from the article What Are Some Solutions to Resolve Inflammation? By Timothy J. Hempton, DDS. To read the article, click here.
The Caries Problem Among Older Adults
The most recent United States census estimates the number of adults age 65 and older is expected to reach 98 million, or 24% of the overall population, by 2060. This demographic change will impact the delivery of both medical and dental…
New Poll Shows More Americans Are Willing to Get COVID-19 Vaccination
A recent Gallup poll conducted October 19 to November 1 shows that the number of Americans willing to get a COVID-19 vaccination is increasing. The percentage of those who will take such an immunization once available has risen to 58%, up…
Selecting the Best Loupes for You
This information is from the article Selecting the Best Loupes for You by Claudia Turcotte, CDA, RDH, MSDH, MSOSH. To read the article, click here.
Moderna’s COVID-19 Vaccine Also Shows High Level of Efficacy
Moderna just released data on the results of its large-scale clinical trial on a COVID-19 vaccine, and the results are something to celebrate; the vaccine demonstrated 94.5% effectiveness with few safety concerns. Similar to the vaccine…
NYU College of Dentistry Opens Practice in Downtown Brooklyn
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Even as Cases Rise, COVID-19 Mortality Continues to Decline
As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to grow rapidly across the United States, mortality rates have steadily decreased, with a 30% drop in deaths seen since April, according to researchers at the University of Washington Institute for…
Schools Begin Shutting Down as COVID-19 Case Numbers Skyrocket
While many school districts had begun serving students—especially elementary school children—in person this fall, another surge in COVID-19 numbers across the country has led to many schools moving back to virtual learning. Large…
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