Dental teams can help protect patients from costly surprises by explaining deferred interest, clarifying repayment terms, and ensuring patients understand their financing options before signing up.
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A Fast Track to Dental Careers
Colleges are exploring new educational pathways to strengthen the dental workforce amid persistent staffing shortages.
Could the Dental Office Be the Next Stop for HPV Vaccination?
A new legislative push in West Virginia may empower dentists and dental hygienists to administer the vaccine, eliminating an extra…
The Warning Signs of Blood Disorders Hiding in the Mouth
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What Really Works in Periodontal Therapy?
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Asthma ordinarily begins in childhood/adolescence, and—once established—the ongoing inflammatory process leads to underdevelopment of the lungs, further impeding their function. More than 6 million United States children under the age of 18…
Genius X by Oral B
The Oral-B® Genius X Professional Electric toothbrush is powered by AI technology and pairs with Oral-B® app, encouraging patient compliance.
Why Is COVID-19 So Infectious?
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.
Respiratory diseases, such as COVID-19 can be spread via droplet…
CDC Recommends Wearing Cloth Face Coverings
With new evidence demonstrating that the coronavirus is spread via bioerosols, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reversed course and now recommends that all Americans wear masks or cloth face coverings when out in…
Mouthwash May Change Oral Microbes
The use of chlorhexidine mouthwash may increase the abundance of lactate-producing bacteria that lowers salivary pH and potentially increase the risk of tooth damage, according to research led by the University of Plymouth’s Faculty of…
Paycheck Protection Program Misses Start Date
Part of the CARES Act, the Paycheck Protection Program is a loan program designed to provide small businesses, independent contractors, and self-employed individuals with cash flow assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic. The low-interest…
How to Stay Safe When You Return to Practice
Denise M. Claiborne, RDH, PhD—assistant professor and graduate program director, Gene W. Hirschfeld School of Dental Hygiene; Old Dominion University (ODU)—and Muge Akpinar-Elci, MD, MPH—professor and chair, School of Community &…
Vertical Transmission of COVID-19 Is Possible
Three out of 33 babies born recently in Wuhan, China—the city where the first cases of COVID-19 were discovered in December 2019—tested positive for COVID-19, according to JAMA Pediatrics. As strict adherence to infection control standards…
A-dec Joins the Fight Against COVID-19
A-dec announced today that they are manufacturing personal protective equipment (PPE) in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. We have been working to develop a variety of PPE products that are in critical need by healthcare workers.
Coronavirus Overview For Dental Professionals
Oral health professionals should remain up-to-date on COVID-19 to prevent its transmission in the dental practice.
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