A sweeping House proposal could upend how dental plans operate by forcing self-funded insurers to follow state laws.
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From Toxic Dumping to Dental Care for Kids
A controversial construction settlement in Rhode Island is being transformed into nearly $8 million in dental care for underserved…
Michigan Moves Closer to Launching Its First Dental Therapy Program
Ferris State University is advancing Michigan’s first dental therapy program, aiming to expand access to care while addressing…
House Reauthorizes Action for Dental Health Act to Strengthen Workforce and…
The US House overwhelmingly approved legislation extending federal support for oral health workforce programs and prevention…
Dry Mouth Could Be the Clue to Undiagnosed Diabetes
Because xerostomia is more common in patients with diabetes, oral health professionals may play a key role in identifying…
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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…
It’s Time to Go Back to the Basics
Ultrasonic instrumentation is used today by many dental hygienists and dentists around the world. However, with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, dental procedures involving aerosol production are contraindicated, leading to the question,…
CDC Updates Its Guidelines for Dentistry
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its Guidance for Dental Settings on June 17. The changes encompass waiting periods prior to disinfection and timeline of when to report COVID-19 symptoms.
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The New DOVE® AERO HVE Helps Dental Professionals
The DOVE AERO HVE eliminates the use of large vacuums or patient-gagging gadgets.
BioMin Donates 960 Tubes of Toothpaste to Dentist’s COVID-19 Campaign
BioMin Technologies Ltd has donated 960 tubes (10 cartons) of BioMin™ F to support a young London dentist collecting oral health products to deliver to hospitals, care homes and homeless shelters during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Putting the Team Back in Teamwork
With 90% of dental practices now open for elective procedures, according to data from the American Dental Association Health Policy Institute, most oral health professionals are back to work. However, anxiety remains about the safety of…
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