Kentucky’s state assembly is thinking of removing the state’s community water fluoridation requirement for communities with more than 3,000 residents. Kentucky ranks 45th for overall oral health.
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New Bill Targets Dental Insurance Power Play
A sweeping House proposal could upend how dental plans operate by forcing self-funded insurers to follow state laws.
From Toxic Dumping to Dental Care for Kids
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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…
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Jessica Fagan, RDH, BS, MA—a full-time faculty member at Carrington College in Sacramento, California—is blogging for Dimensions of Dental Hygiene about COVID-19.
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Be Prepared for Anything
Medical emergencies in dental settings occur for a variety of reasons. A survey revealed that among 2,704 dentists polled over 10 years, more than 13,000 medical emergencies took place. The chief reason is an increase in the number of older…
American Dental Accessories Offers Tips on How to Properly Put Dental Equipment on Hiatus
Minneapolis-based American Dental Accessories provides guidelines on what you need to do with your equipment so it is ready to go when you get back to practicing.
FDA Approves New Swab to Ramp Up COVID-19 Testing
As the practice of dentistry comes with inherent risks in the era of COVID-19 due to the production of aerosols common in many dental treatments, the availability of widespread and rapid COVID-19 testing is integral to the ability of dental…
Antiviral Drug Remdesivir Shows Promise in COVID-19 Treatment
On April 17, the National Institutes of Health released study results that showed the antiviral drug remdesivir effectively decreased lung damage and clinical signs of COVID-19 in a population of monkeys.
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A team led by researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has found a unique set of stem cells located on the roof of the mouth begin dividing in response to wounding and move toward the site of injury.
Paycheck Protection Program Exhausts Initial Funding
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Colgate-Palmolive Gifts $1M Gift to Support Penn Dental Care Center for Persons with Disabilities
The University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine (Penn Dental Medicine) has received $1 million from the Colgate-Palmolive Company to help support the new Penn Dental Medicine Care Center for Persons with Disabilities and the…
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