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
EWU is moving forward with plans to launch a master’s-level dental therapy program, aiming to strengthen the oral health workforce…
Gingivitis May Raise the Stakes for Brain Health
A long-term Finnish study suggests severe gingivitis and periodontitis may increase both the risk of developing a cerebral artery…
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When Untreated Tooth Decay Turns Deadly
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NIH Uncovers Why Some Develop Severe Illness With COVID-19
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have found that 10% of those who become severely ill with COVID-19 have misguided antibodies that attack the immune system instead of the novel coronavirus. In addition, 3.5% have a…
Some Recommend Unapproved Drug to Prevent COVID-19
More than 30 medical practices and compounding pharmacies have been recommending the injection of thymosin alpha-1, which does not have approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a preventive agent or treatment…
Botox for TMJ Disorders May Not Lead to Bone Loss in the Short Term
Low-Dose Botox Injections for Jaw and Facial Pain Not Linked to Bone Changes, But NYU Dentistry Researchers Observe Reduced Bone Density at Higher Doses.
Diversity Presents Stumbling Block to Vaccine Development
While Black, Latinx, and Indigenous populations have been some of the hardest hit during the COVID-19 pandemic, these communities are less likely to participate in the vaccine trials necessary to develop a safe and effective immunization…
Older Adults With Chronic Conditions at Higher Risk for Tooth Loss
A new analysis published in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report that reviewed three measures of extensive tooth loss among older adults (age 50 and older) with specific chronic conditions found that these conditions were associated with…
Saline Oral Rinse Collection COVID-19 Test Receives Emergency Use Authorization
The OraRisk COVID-19 RT-PCR Test has received an amended Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the United States Food and Drug Administration. The EUA enables users to be tested for COVID-19 via saline oral rinse collection. The test must…
UF College of Dentistry Receives $1.2 Million Grant to Provide Dental Care to Underserved Children
The Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF) has provided the University of Florida College of Dentistry with a $1.2 million grant to continue the collaborative mission of improving the oral health of underserved children in…
COVID-19 and Pets: Cats Shed the Virus, While Dogs Do Not
Although there have not been any cases of COVID-19 passing from domestic animals—such as cats and dogs—to people, our furry friends can contract the virus. A new study looked at the susceptibility of dogs and cats to SARS-CoV-2, which is a…
Rules on Patient Numbers
This information is from the article Standards for Patient Scheduling by Michele Carr, RDH, MA and Rachel Kearney, RDH, MS. To read the article, click here.
Prevalence of Stress-Related Oral Health Issues Rises Due to Pandemic
Dentists report treating more patients with stress-related oral health problems now than before the COVID-19 pandemic began, according to poll results compiled by the American Dental Association Health Policy Institute during the week of…
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