A fatal case of sepsis linked to untreated dental caries underscores how oral disease can rapidly escalate into life-threatening systemic infection. The case highlights the critical role of early dental intervention in preventing deep neck…
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Speak Out Against Expanding Anesthesia to Dental Assistants by December 18!
A California pilot program proposing to allow expanded function dental assistants to administer local anesthesia threatens to blur…
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A new California pilot program would allow dental assistants to administer local anesthesia, a move many dentists welcome for…
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ADA Honors State and Local Dental Societies for Outstanding Programs
ADA Honors State and Local Dental Societies for Outstanding Programs CHICAGO, Oct. 27, 2014 – The American Dental Association (ADA) continues to honor state and local dental societies across the country with the 2014 Golden Apple Awards.…
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ADA Honors State and Local Dental Societies for Outstanding Programs CHICAGO, Oct. 27, 2014 – The American Dental Association (ADA) continues to honor state and local dental societies across the country with the 2014 Golden Apple Awards.…
Sleeping With Dentures Increases Pneumonia Risk in Older Adults
Sleeping in Dentures Increases Risk Of Pneumonia Among Older Adults Japanese researchers have found that wearing dentures while sleeping raises the risk of pneumonia among older adults. Led by Toshimitsu Iinuma, DDS, PhD, a team from Nihon…
Dental Professionals Should Exercise Caution During Ebola Outbreak
Dental Professionals Should Exercise Caution During Ebola Outbreak The importance of proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when providing dental treatment cannot be overstated, especially in light of the Ebola virus. While…
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New CDC Data Find Caries Rates Are Declining as More Kids Access Dental Treatment.
New CDC Data Find Caries Rates Are Declining as More Kids Access Dental Treatment Preliminary data presented at the "Innovations in the Prevention and Treatment of Early Childhood Caries" conference hosted by the University of…
American Dental Hygienists' Association Celebrates National Brush Day by Urging Parents to Get…
American Dental Hygienists' Association Celebrates National Brush Day by Urging Parents to Get Involved with Kids' Oral Health Chicago (Oct. 31, 2014) — As a proud partner in The Partnership for Healthy Mouths, Healthy Lives, the American…
American Dental Hygienists' Association Celebrates National Brush Day by Urging Parents to Get…
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ACA Dental Care Needs
ACA & Dental Care Needs October 22 — The Affordable Care Act has increased the number of children securing dental coverage through private and public (Medicaid) insurance, and the law prioritizes preventive care. Yet a traditional…
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