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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
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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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United States Reaches a Grim Milestone
For the first time since the inception of the global pandemic, the United States reported more than 100,000 new cases of COVID-19 in one day on November 3. Maine, Minnesota, Indiana, Nebraska, and Colorado reported record-high case numbers,…
Air Pollution May Increase Risk of COVID-19 Mortality
Individuals living in areas with high levels of air pollution—such as Los Angeles, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, and Las Vegas—may be at greater risk of death due to COVID-19, according to new research published in Science Advances. Researchers…
Contraindications to Chlorhexidine
This information is from the article What Are the Contraindications to Chlorhexidine Use by Ann Eshenaur Spolarich, RDH, PhD, FSCDH. To read the article, click here.
One in Five COVID-19 Patients Presents With Gastrointestinal Symptoms Only
Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and appetite loss are gastrointestinal symptoms reported among those with COVID-19 illness. According to a University of Alberta study, these symptoms may be the only ones noted in approximately…
Is Retipping An Option?
This information is from the article To Retip or Not to Retip Dental Instruments by Mary Kaye Scaramucci, RDH, MS. To read the article, click here.
COVID-19 Rapid Test Posts Disappointing Results Among Asymptomatic Individuals
A University of Arizona study found that a rapid COVID-19 test produced accurate results only 32% of the time when used on asymptomatic subjects. However, when used on symptomatic people, the rapid test was more than 80% effective in its…
Combatting Social Isolation
Dental hygienists are uniquely positioned to identify older adults who are socially isolated or lonely during patient care appointments. Dental hygiene’s core value of beneficence allows clinicians to assess for signs of isolation and…
Although US COVID-19 Case Numbers Are Skyrocketing, Europe Is Epicenter of the Pandemic Once Again
While COVID-19 cases trend rapidly upward across the United States, with 500,000 new cases reported just this past week, the number of deaths has remained steady. Wisconsin, North Dakota, and South Dakota are the most impacted by the surge…
Antibodies to COVID-19 May Last as Long as Five Months
Initially, research showed that antibodies to COVID-19 lasted only up to three months before steadily declining, but a new study published in Science finds that antibodies may last up to five months. This news provides individuals who have…
Oregon Dentists Are Ready to Administer COVID-19 Vaccine
Although no COVID-19 vaccine is ready for distribution yet, dentists in Oregon are prepared to administer it and other necessary vaccinations to their patients. In May 2019, Oregon became the first state to allow dentists to prescribe and…
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