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Trump Administration Pushes States Toward Mercury-Free Dentistry
A new federal initiative encourages state Medicaid programs to phase out coverage of dental amalgam, signaling a potential shift in…
Master the New Era of Periodontal Diagnosis and Therapy
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Spore Testing Is the Gold Standard for Sterilization Safety
Learn how routine spore testing, proper sterilizer monitoring, and documentation can help your practice prevent infection, protect…
Delaware Passes Bill Expanding Dental Hygienists’ Scope of Practice
Senate Bill 283 authorizes Delaware dental hygienists to provide additional preventive services, expand access to care, and…
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COVID-19 Vaccine Compliance Low Among Ohio Nursing Home Staff
Most residents of Ohio nursing homes—who are in the highest risk category—are receiving COVID-19 vaccinations; however, nursing home staff members are refusing the newly introduced immunization at alarming rates. According to Ohio Governor,…
Will Travel in the New Year Require a Vaccine Passport?
With people across the globe hoping to get back to some sort of normal life after 9 months of COVID-19 restrictions and the introduction of COVID-19 vaccines, technology companies are developing digital vaccine passports. Such passports…
Psychosis Presents in Some Patients With COVID-19
While rare, healthcare providers around the world are seeing COVID-19 patients presenting with severe psychiatric symptoms without a prior history of mental health problems. Physicians have noted patients with paranoia, delusions, and…
Oregon Dentist Is First Oral Health Professional to Administer COVID-19 Vaccine
Ryan Thrower, DMD, an orthodontic resident at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) in Portland is the first oral health professional in the United States and possibly the world to administer a COVID-19 vaccine. Thrower injected…
Policy Changes Lead to Significant Drop in Dental Opioid Prescriptions
In January 2018, Tennessee’s Medicaid program, TennCare, changed its reimbursement policy regarding dental opioid prescriptions to patients age 20 and younger with significant results. New data demonstrate a 45% decrease in the number of…
U-M Engineers Help Dental Clinic Practice Safely During the Pandemic
The risk of COVID-19 transmission via dental aerosols is a conundrum faced by dental practices across the United States. The dental clinic at the University of Michigan (U-M) School of Dentistry in Ann Arbor is no exception. With 40…
Vaccine Development Continues as More Enter Distribution Phase and Clinical
With new hope emerging in the global pandemic by the roll out of two mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines by Pfizer and Moderna, additional vaccines are entering the market and undergoing testing in large clinical trials. AstraZeneca’s COVID-19…
Regular Oral Healthcare May Protect Against Severe COVID-19 Illness
Oral bacteria cause a host of issues—from caries to periodontitis—and the association between periodontal diseases and respiratory problems is well established. Researchers have now discovered that reducing the burden of such bacteria may…
Newly Passed Stimulus Package Offers Help for Dental Practices but Remains On Hold
The $900 billion stimulus package recently passed by Congress to help Americans and businesses survive the COVID-19 pandemic includes provisions for dental practices. According to the American Dental Association, the most relevant relief…
The Pulse Oximeter, a Key COVID-19 Tool, Is Less Effective in Black Patients
For patients with symptomatic COVID-19, the at-home use of a pulse oximeter can help make the decision on when an emergency department visit is prudent. Additionally, these trusty blood oxygen monitors are used throughout healthcare…
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