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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
Discover how the latest periodontal classification system and emerging treatment technologies can elevate diagnosis, treatment…
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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Council Seeks to Define the Future of AI in Dentistry
Leaders from across the dental industry have announced the formation of the Dental AI Council (DAIC), an organization devoted to helping define the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in dentistry. The 15 founding members represent all…
Burst Oral Probiotics
These small but mighty lozenges are the ultimate fighters in advanced oral care to provide your mouth with the good bacteria needed to help fight infections, tackle gum issues and stop tooth decay (among many other benefits!). A…
Tips on Periodontal Probing
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Saliva May Be Key to Quick Detection of COVID-19 in Asymptomatic Individuals
A mass testing approach using saliva samples to detect COVID-19 in people who are asymptomatic has been introduced by researchers in Japan. This approach is key to managing a possible second wave of COVID-19 as the weather changes and…
Solmetex, LLC Issued New Patent
Patent covers the design and use of Solmetex Amalgam a Collection Containers
Benefits of Furthering Your Education
Although dental hygiene is a young profession comparatively speaking, the number of dental hygienists has grown significantly in recent years in correlation with the increase in the number of dental hygiene schools. The United States Bureau…
Many Chinese-Manufactured KN95 Masks Don’t Make the Cut
Quality assurance researchers have found that as many as 70% of KN95 masks—which became a popular buy for United States hospitals as personal protective equipment supply channels were squeezed due to the pandemic—do not meet the…
Finland Uses Dogs to Sniff Out the Novel Coronavirus at Helsinki Airport
In efforts to keep SARS CoV-2 out of the small Northern European country, Finnish public health officials are using dogs trained to recognize the smell of the novel coronavirus at the Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to identify passengers who may…
Researchers Unearth Pocket in the SARS-CoV-2 Virus That May Aid Treatment
An electron cryo-microscopy of the novel coronavirus’ infamous “spike” revealed a small pocket containing linoleic acid (LA) buried deep within it. A polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid, LA is involved in inflammation and immune modulation,…
Legendary Dental Educator Arthur A. Dugoni, DDS, MSD, Passes Away at 95
Arthur A. Dugoni, DDS, MSD, who transformed the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry into one of the nation’s preeminent institutions during his 28 years as dean, died September 23 at his home in Palo Alto, California. He was 95.…
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