The American Dental Association’s first major sedation and anesthesia update in nearly a decade introduces stricter safety protocols, clearer documentation standards, and new expectations for training.
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Measles Is Back: The Preventable Disease Threatening Modern Practice
Once considered eliminated in the United States, measles is resurging due to declining vaccination rates, placing oral health…
American Dental Hygienists’ Association to Host Inaugural Integrated…
Two-day event in Broomfield, Colorado, brings dental, medical and behavioral health professionals together for hands-on…
Sunstar and the International Federation of Dental Hygienists announce winners…
Six winners have been selected across six categories: Public Health, Full Time Clinician, New RDH, Research, Academia and…
AB 1952 Showdown: Dental Professions Divided Ahead of Critical Vote
With a pivotal vote days away, AB 1952 has sparked a major divide between CDA and CDHA, raising urgent questions about workforce…
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Results of a poll of more than 6,500 private practice dentists show signs of recovery after the closure of almost all offices except for emergency treatment due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The American Dental Association Health Policy…
Where Are We on Herd Immunity?
Herd immunity — when enough of the population has been infected and develops resistance, thus, preventing further outbreaks of disease — is the goal in fighting COVID-19. Although, at this point, infection rates are not nearly high enough…
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The Oral-B® Genius X Professional Electric toothbrush is powered by AI technology and pairs with Oral-B® app. It recognizes and shows patients where they brush and areas that need more attention. Innovative features…
Study to Determine Incidence of Novel Coronavirus Infection in U.S. Children Begins
A study to help determine the rate of novel coronavirus infection in children and their family members in the United States has begun enrolling participants.
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Recently, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) made a few changes to its website to improve readability, but those changes made some wonder whether the risk of transmitting the novel coronavirus via inanimate…
Artificial Intelligence Offers New Way to Locate Mandibular Canals
Researchers at the Finnish Center for Artificial Intelligence, Tampere University Hospital, Planmeca Oy, and the Alan Turing Institute are using artificial intelligence (AI) to accurately identify the location of mandibular canals.
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Nanocomposite Mouthguard Detects Early Signs of Caries Lesions
A newly developed mouthguard may help detect the early signs of caries and periodontitis, according to a team of Chinese researchers. The study, “A Transparent, Wearable Fluorescent Mouthguard for High‐Sensitive Visualization and Accurate…
Collaboration Is Key in Effort to Find a COVID-19 Vaccine
Vaccine manufacturers have agreed to work together by sharing information and their clinical trial databases in the race to create an effective COVID-19 vaccine. The effort will include 100,000 volunteers and approximately six vaccine…
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Launches Virtual Dental Care Program
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield have launched a virtual dental care program with The TeleDentists®.
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