A newly validated survey reveals mixed patient attitudes toward dentists and dental hygienists administering vaccines while highlighting the profession's growing role in disease prevention and public health.
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Advances in technology, demand for decreased consumer costs, and lack of access to care for underserved populations have changed the way dental care is delivered.
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According to a study by West Virginia University School of Dentistry researchers, children with higher concentrations of perfluorodecanoic acid are more likely to develop caries than the general pediatric population.
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MouthWatch TeleDent Helps Dental Practices Maintain Patient Contact during ADA’s “Urgent Care Only”…
MouthWatch recently announced that the latest software upgrades to its TeleDent all-in one teledentistry platform can help dental offices effectively deliver urgent care to their patients during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Currently more than 20 states have implemented some form of a shelter in place order, and for the majority, this extends to dental offices as well. The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends that only emergency treatment be provided.…
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