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…
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When Untreated Tooth Decay Turns Deadly
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Researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston suggest people who have periodontal disease may be at higher risk of developing cancer.
Pharmaceutical Companies Join Forces to Find COVID-19 Treatment
Three pharmaceutical companies have partnered in clinical trials to test drugs from each manufacturer to see whether they may help patients with COVID-19. AbbVie Inc, Amgen Inc, and Takeda are part of a broader coalition—COVID Research…
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University of Wisconsin-Madison Creates Saliva-Based COVID-19 Test
Researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-Madison) AIDS Vaccine Research Laboratory have created a saliva-based COVID-19 test that has been used more than 400 times on volunteers at the university and a local elementary…
Risk-Based Recare for Perio Maintenance
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73% of Patients Have Lied to Their Dentist, Survey Reveals
Lying to their dentist is a common practice for the majority of patients, despite the substantial share of them (41%) who feel embarrassed about it, according to a DentaVox survey.
New York Says No to Charging Patients Extra Fees for PPE
The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) announced that insurance companies cannot allow dentists to charge patients additional fees to cover the cost of personal protective equipment (PPE), and urged companies to seek…
Dentistry Continues Its Recovery
Survey results compiled by the American Dental Association Health Policy Institute continue to demonstrate dentistry’s recovery during the global pandemic. A poll conducted during the week of July 27 shows that 44.5% of dental practices are…
Scientists Call for Research on Mouthrinses with Potential to Reduce SARS-CoV-2 Transmission
A group of Cardiff University School of Medicine scientists are calling for urgent research into whether mouthrinses could reduce SARS-CoV-2 transmission in the early stages of infection.
All-State Career School in Essington Launches Dental Hygiene Program
All-State Career School in Essington, Pennsylvania, will expand its current offering to include an Associate of Specialized Technology (AST) degree in Dental Hygiene.
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