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Functional Breathing in the Era of the N95
Terri Patrick, RDH, MS, CHES—an orofacial myofunctional therapist—is blogging for Dimensions of Dental Hygiene about COVID-19.
Returning to clinical practice has left many oral health professionals wondering if they can get…
Extraoral Aerosol Scavenger by OCTOdent
The OCTOdent extraoral aerosol scavenger is designed specifically to remove and filter viruses, bacteria, and potentially toxic vapors away from the immediate area of the dentist, assistant, and patient.
Is Estrogen Related to TMD?
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Inhaled Version of Antiviral Drug to Begin Human Testing
Clinical trials on an inhaled type of the antiviral treatment remdesivir will start on patients with COVID-19 beginning in August. Phase 1 trials on healthy volunteers will begin the week of June 22. Made by Gilead Sciences Inc, remdesivir…
Coronavirus Overview for Dental Professionals
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Regenerative Medicine Center Receives $31 Million Research Grant
The Michigan-Pittsburgh-Wyss Regenerative Medicine Resource Center, led by the University of Michigan School of Dentistry (U-M), has received a $31.4 million grant from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research to continue…
Blood Type May Play a Role in Risk and Severity of COVID-19
European researchers suggest that blood type may impact the risk of acquiring COVID-19 as well as the severity of symptoms once infected. Published in the New England Journal of Medicine, the study examined the genes of more than 4,000…
Can Mouthrinses Reduce Transmission of SARS-CoV-2?
A review of the literature published in Function suggests that mouthrinses may be able to penetrate the lipid envelope that encases the novel coronavirus and its spike glycoproteins that cause the infection. The review notes that…
University of Maryland School of Dentistry Offers New Certificate in Oral Health Science Program for…
The University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD) has announced an innovative new program for nurses, physician assistants, and other non-dental healthcare providers seeking advanced training in oral health and dental medicine.
New Checklist Available to Help Implement Guidelines on Dental Practice Reopening
The Organization for Safety, Asepsis, and Prevention (OSAP) has created a new, living document to help oral health professionals implement the guidelines for the safe reopening of dental practices provided by the United States Centers for…
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